To order a call of the house, motion made during consideration of H.R. 465, as amended.

On Jul 3, 1840, the House voted 79–87. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 70–18, Others 9–69. 18 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 79
No: 87
Did not vote: 89
Date: Jul 3, 1840

By party

Democrats70 yes · 18 no · 39 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 69 no · 50 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted no
Zadok Casey D-IL voted no
Thomas Smith D-IN voted no
William Watson Wick D-IN voted no
John Tolley Hood Worthington D-MD voted no
Jr. Hillen Solomon D-MD voted no
Thomas Davee D-ME voted no
John Hill D-NC voted no
Nehemiah Hezekiah Earll D-NY voted no
Henry Swearingen D-OH voted no
John Davis D-PA voted no
David Douglas Wagener D-PA voted no
Peter Newhard D-PA voted no
David Petrikin D-PA voted no
John Galbraith D-PA voted no
Robert Barnwell Rhett D-SC voted no
Sampson Hale Butler D-SC voted no
Linn Banks D-VA 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, Jul 3, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-531/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).