To table H.R. 23, for the relief of benjamin adams and co. And others. (p. 94-3)

On Jan 9, 1841, the House voted 98–70 (HR 23). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 86–6, Others 12–64. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 98
No: 70
Did not vote: 87
Date: Jan 9, 1841

By party

Democrats86 yes · 6 no · 35 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 64 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jr. Hillen Solomon D-MD voted no
Albert Smith D-ME voted no
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted no
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted no
Isaac Edward Holmes D-SC voted no
John Campbell D-SC 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 H.R. 23, for the relief of benjamin…: House Vote, Jan 9, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-663/to-table-h-r-23-for-the-relief-of (accessed 2026-10-17).