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House roll call 71 · 26th Congress · Jan 13, 1840

To table the resolution providing that any petition or paper concerning the abolition of slavery be objected to and tabled without debate.

On Jan 13, 1840, the House voted 138–68. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 98–7, Others 40–61. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
138
No
68
Did not vote
49
Date
Jan 13, 1840

By party

  • Democrats98 yes · 7 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others40 yes · 61 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 resolution providing that any…: House Vote, Jan 13, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-71/to-table-the-resolution-providing-that-any-petition-or (accessed 2026-10-17).