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House roll call 372 · 26th Congress · May 18, 1840

To order a call of the house, motion made during consideration of a petition and resolution from ind., expressing dissatisfaction at the failure of the house to

On May 18, 1840, the House voted 55–82. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–43, Others 20–39. 35 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
55
No
82
Did not vote
118
Date
May 18, 1840

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 43 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others20 yes · 39 no · 69 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, May 18, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-372/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).

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