To table a motion to reconsider the vote to adopt a substitute resolution proposing that until further order of the house the clerk procure the printing of the

On Jan 27, 1840, the House voted 106–111. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 102–10, Others 4–101. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 106
No: 111
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jan 27, 1840

By party

Democrats102 yes · 10 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 101 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
John Wesley Davis D-IN voted no
Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
William Montgomery D-NC voted no
John Hill D-NC voted no
Charles Fisher D-NC voted no
William Doan D-OH voted no
John Campbell D-SC voted no
Sampson Hale Butler 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 a motion to reconsider the vote to…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-92/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-to (accessed 2026-10-17).