To table the motion to excuse certain members from payment of fines for absenteeism, motion made during debate on H.R. 8. (p. 362-1)

On Apr 27, 1840, the House voted 79–60. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 77–6, Others 2–54. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 26th Congress (1839–1840), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 79
No: 60
Did not vote: 116
Date: Apr 27, 1840

By party

Democrats77 yes · 6 no · 44 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 54 no · 72 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joshua Adams Lowell D-ME voted no
Amasa Dana D-NY voted no
Stephen Banks Leonard D-NY voted no
William Medill D-OH voted no
John King Griffin D-SC voted no
Robert Craig D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the motion to excuse certain…: House Vote, Apr 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-317/to-table-the-motion-to-excuse-certain-members-from (accessed 2026-10-17).