To order a call of the house, motion made during debate on S. 12.

On May 26, 1840, the House voted 29–61. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–49, Others 25–12. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 29
No: 61
Did not vote: 165
Date: May 26, 1840

By party

Democrats4 yes · 49 no · 74 didn’t vote
Others25 yes · 12 no · 91 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Watson Wick D-IN voted yes
William Parmenter D-MA voted yes
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted yes
James De La Montanya D-NY 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 26, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-399/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).