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House roll call 469 · 26th Congress · Jun 16, 1840

To order a call of the house, motion made during debate on the pilot law bill, a bill to repeal the law of 1837, regulating pilots.

On Jun 16, 1840, the House voted 39–115. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–90, Others 38–25. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
39
No
115
Did not vote
101
Date
Jun 16, 1840

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 90 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others38 yes · 25 no · 65 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, Jun 16, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-469/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).

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