To order a call of the house, motion made during debate on the h. Res. Providing that the 132nd rule be amended as follows: the house may at any time by a vote

On Feb 21, 1842, the House voted 92–75. Result: passed. By party: Others 29–67, Democrats 63–8. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes: 92
No: 75
Did not vote: 89
Date: Feb 21, 1842

By party

Democrats63 yes · 8 no · 34 didn’t vote
Others29 yes · 67 no · 54 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Walter Terry Colquitt D-GA voted no
Samuel Partridge D-NY voted no
John Hastings D-OH voted no
Ezra Dean D-OH voted no
Peter Newhard D-PA voted no
Amos Gustine D-PA voted no
Benjamin Alden Bidlack D-PA voted no
Henry White Beeson D-PA 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, Feb 21, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-396/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).