To table the petition of john sinclair and others requesting the abolition of slavery in the district of columbia and the territories.

On Dec 28, 1847, the House voted 76–70. Result: passed. By party: Others 27–56, Democrats 49–13, Independents 0–1. 13 members voted against their own party.

During the 30th Congress (1847–1848), James K. Polk was president.

Yes: 76
No: 70
Did not vote: 90
Date: Dec 28, 1847

By party

Others27 yes · 56 no · 39 didn’t vote
Democrats49 yes · 13 no · 51 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Thompson D-IA voted no
Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted no
William Rockhill D-IN voted no
Robert Mcclelland D-MI voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted no
William Collins D-NY voted no
George Anson Starkweather D-NY voted no
William Sawyer D-OH voted no
Jonathan David Morris D-OH voted no
William Strong D-PA voted no
Lucius Benedict Peck D-VT 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 petition of john sinclair and…: House Vote, Dec 28, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-18/to-table-the-petition-of-john-sinclair-and-others (accessed 2026-10-17).