To order a call of the house, motion made during consideration of S. 12, a bill supplemental to an act entitled: "an act to grant pre-emption rights to settlers

On May 20, 1840, the House voted 60–113. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–83, Others 47–30. 13 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 60
No: 113
Did not vote: 82
Date: May 20, 1840

By party

Democrats13 yes · 83 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others47 yes · 30 no · 51 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Reynolds D-IL voted yes
Tilghman Ashurst Howard D-IN voted yes
John Miller D-MO voted yes
Albert Gallatin Brown D-MS voted yes
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted yes
John Hill D-NC voted yes
Charles Fisher D-NC voted yes
Henry William Connor D-NC voted yes
Thomas De Lage Sumter D-SC voted yes
Julius W. Blackwell D-TN voted yes
Linn Banks D-VA voted yes
Green Berry Samuels D-VA voted yes
Andrew Beirne 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 order a call of the house, motion made…: House Vote, May 20, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-376/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).