To table the motion to reconsider the vote by which the house adopted the briggs amendment to the committee report which amendment dealt with the length of time

On Jul 6, 1841, the House voted 88–122. Result: failed. By party: Others 8–120, Democrats 79–2, Independents 1–0. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 88
No: 122
Did not vote: 46
Date: Jul 6, 1841

By party

Democrats79 yes · 2 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 120 no · 22 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Morrison Oliver D-NY 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 the motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Jul 6, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-91/to-table-the-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-by (accessed 2026-10-17).