To table a report from the committee on commerce, said report on memorials received from pilots requesting the repeal of the law of march 2, 1837, concerning pi

On May 30, 1840, the House voted 18–126. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–83, Others 17–43. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 18
No: 126
Did not vote: 111
Date: May 30, 1840

By party

Democrats1 yes · 83 no · 43 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 43 no · 68 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Williams D-MA 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 report from the committee on…: House Vote, May 30, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-415/to-table-a-report-from-the-committee-on-commerce (accessed 2026-10-16).