To table S. 12, public lands bill.

On May 21, 1840, the House voted 53–122 (S 12). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–89, Others 44–33. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 53
No: 122
Did not vote: 80
Date: May 21, 1840

By party

Democrats9 yes · 89 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others44 yes · 33 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted yes
Micajah Thomas Hawkins D-NC voted yes
William Montgomery D-NC voted yes
John Hill D-NC voted yes
Henry William Connor D-NC voted yes
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted yes
John King Griffin D-SC voted yes
Linn Banks D-VA voted yes
Green Berry Samuels D-VA 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 S. 12, public lands bill.: House Vote, May 21, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-379/to-table-s-12-public-lands-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).