To order a call of the house, motion made during debate on S. 127. (p. 461-1)

On Jun 12, 1840, the House voted 33–8. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–6, Others 15–2. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 33
No: 8
Did not vote: 214
Date: Jun 12, 1840

By party

Democrats18 yes · 6 no · 103 didn’t vote
Others15 yes · 2 no · 111 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Francis Thomas D-MD voted no
Charles Biddle Shepard D-NC voted no
Joseph Kille D-NJ voted no
Thomas Birdsall Jackson D-NY voted no
David Petrikin D-PA voted no
Cave Johnson D-TN 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, Jun 12, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-462/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).