To order a call of the house, motion made during debate on H.R. 8. 363-1)

On Apr 27, 1840, the House voted 87–34. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 75–4, Others 12–30. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 87
No: 34
Did not vote: 134
Date: Apr 27, 1840

By party

Democrats75 yes · 4 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others12 yes · 30 no · 86 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted no
Jesse Atherton Bynum D-NC voted no
Henry William Connor D-NC voted no

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, Apr 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-318/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).