To table a resolution that the clerk violated his official duty in retaining a Senate resolution.

On Jul 10, 1840, the House voted 59–101. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–83, Others 53–18. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 59
No: 101
Did not vote: 95
Date: Jul 10, 1840

By party

Democrats6 yes · 83 no · 38 didn’t vote
Others53 yes · 18 no · 57 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Albert Smith D-ME voted yes
David Douglas Wagener D-PA voted yes
Enos Hook D-PA voted yes
Isaac Fletcher D-VT 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 resolution that the clerk…: House Vote, Jul 10, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-552/to-table-a-resolution-that-the-clerk-violated-his (accessed 2026-10-16).