To table a motion to amend yesterday's journal regarding consideration of H.R. 15, a bill to secure the freedom of elections and provide more effectually for TH

On May 20, 1840, the House voted 58–83 (HR 15). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–77, Others 56–6. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 58
No: 83
Did not vote: 114
Date: May 20, 1840

By party

Democrats2 yes · 77 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others56 yes · 6 no · 66 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
John Tolley Hood Worthington D-MD voted yes

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 a motion to amend yesterday's…: House Vote, May 20, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-375/to-table-a-motion-to-amend-yesterdays-journal-regarding (accessed 2026-10-16).