To table a resolution providing that the first part of a committee report on the memorial of f.p. Blair, recommending a change in the manner of selecting the pu

On Dec 23, 1839, the House voted 107–116. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 107–7, Others 0–109. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 107
No: 116
Did not vote: 32
Date: Dec 23, 1839

By party

Democrats107 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 109 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
John Hill D-NC voted no
Charles Fisher D-NC voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
John Campbell D-SC voted no
John King Griffin D-SC voted no
Linn Banks 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 a resolution providing that the…: House Vote, Dec 23, 1839,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-45/to-table-a-resolution-providing-that-the-first-part (accessed 2026-10-15).