To table the petition of philadelphia citizens requesting that public lands be appropriated to aid the abolition of slavery.

On Dec 30, 1847, the House voted 85–70. Result: passed. By party: Others 24–57, Democrats 61–12, Independents 0–1. 12 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 85
No: 70
Did not vote: 81
Date: Dec 30, 1847

By party

Others24 yes · 57 no · 41 didn’t vote
Democrats61 yes · 12 no · 40 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Thomas Jefferson Henley D-IN voted no
Charles Edward Stuart D-MI voted no
Kinsley Scott Bingham D-MI voted no
Charles Hazen Peaslee D-NH voted no
Henry Cruse Murphy D-NY voted no
Sidney Lawrence D-NY voted no
William Collins D-NY voted no
Timothy Jenkins D-NY voted no
George Anson Starkweather D-NY voted no
George Fries D-OH voted no
Samuel Lahm D-OH 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 philadelphia…: House Vote, Dec 30, 1847,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-H-19/to-table-the-petition-of-philadelphia-citizens-requesting-that (accessed 2026-10-17).