To table motion to amend journal of july 16, 1840, said amendment to insert in journal: "that MR. Evans moved to the testimony in the n.j. Case read, to which

On Jul 17, 1840, the House voted 88–75. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–1, Others 4–74. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 88
No: 75
Did not vote: 92
Date: Jul 17, 1840

By party

Democrats84 yes · 1 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 74 no · 50 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL 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 motion to amend journal of july 16…: House Vote, Jul 17, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-591/to-table-motion-to-amend-journal-of-july-16 (accessed 2026-10-17).