To table the whole subject of MR. Weller's resolution condemning MR. Giddings resolution on the creole case and MR. Giddings motion for a postponement.

On Mar 22, 1842, the House voted 70–125. Result: failed. By party: Others 65–45, Democrats 5–79, Independents 0–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes: 70
No: 125
Did not vote: 61
Date: Mar 22, 1842

By party

Democrats5 yes · 79 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others65 yes · 45 no · 40 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Charles Goadsby Ferris D-NY voted yes
John Mckeon D-NY voted yes
Andrew Wheeler Doig D-NY voted yes
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA 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 the whole subject of MR. Weller's…: House Vote, Mar 22, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-444/to-table-the-whole-subject-of-mr-wellers-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).