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House roll call 118 · 26th Congress · Feb 4, 1840

To order a call of the house, motion made during debate on price of public printing.

On Feb 4, 1840, the House voted 87–77. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–46, Others 49–31. 38 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
87
No
77
Did not vote
91
Date
Feb 4, 1840

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 46 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others49 yes · 31 no · 48 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 order a call of the house, motion made…: House Vote, Feb 4, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-118/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).

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