To table the petition from n.j. Requesting that the proceeds from the sales of public lands be justly distributed among the states of the union.

On May 18, 1840, the House voted 86–61. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 83–2, Others 3–59. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 86
No: 61
Did not vote: 108
Date: May 18, 1840

By party

Democrats83 yes · 2 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 59 no · 66 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas Robinson Jr. D-DE voted no
William Montgomery D-NC 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 petition from n.j. Requesting…: House Vote, May 18, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-370/to-table-the-petition-from-n-j-requesting-that (accessed 2026-10-15).