To table the motion to receive the petition for the abolition of slavery in the district of columbia and fla. (p. 49-2)

On Jun 12, 1841, the House voted 155–27. Result: passed. By party: Others 94–24, Democrats 60–3, Independents 1–0. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 155
No: 27
Did not vote: 74
Date: Jun 12, 1841

By party

Democrats60 yes · 3 no · 42 didn’t vote
Others94 yes · 24 no · 32 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

John Sanford D-NY voted no
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted no
George Washington Hopkins D-VA 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 the motion to receive the petition…: House Vote, Jun 12, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-47/to-table-the-motion-to-receive-the-petition-for (accessed 2026-10-17).