To table a motion to amend journal of feb. 5, 1840, to strike out resolution of MR. Randolph and insert conversation between MR. Randolph, MR. Leadbetter, MR. H

On Feb 6, 1840, the House voted 87–86. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 5–85, Others 82–1. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 26th Congress (1839–1840), Martin Van Buren was president.

Yes: 87
No: 86
Did not vote: 82
Date: Feb 6, 1840

By party

Democrats5 yes · 85 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others82 yes · 1 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
Judson Allen D-NY voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted yes
Francis Wilkinson Pickens D-SC voted yes
John King Griffin D-SC 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 a motion to amend journal of feb…: House Vote, Feb 6, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-120/to-table-a-motion-to-amend-journal-of-feb (accessed 2026-10-17).