To table the house res. Asking the President to open negotiations with great britain for release of such U.S. Citizens as may be detained for alleged participat

On Sep 8, 1841, the House voted 79–82. Result: failed. By party: Others 75–22, Democrats 4–60. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes: 79
No: 82
Did not vote: 95
Date: Sep 8, 1841

By party

Democrats4 yes · 60 no · 41 didn’t vote
Others75 yes · 22 no · 53 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
John Snyder D-PA voted yes
Walter Coles 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 the house res. Asking the President…: House Vote, Sep 8, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-241/to-table-the-house-res-asking-the-president-to (accessed 2026-10-17).