To order a call of the house, motion made during debate on H.R. 8. (p. 358-2)

On Apr 25, 1840, the House voted 58–38. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–7, Others 11–31. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 58
No: 38
Did not vote: 159
Date: Apr 25, 1840

By party

Democrats47 yes · 7 no · 73 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 31 no · 86 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joshua Adams Lowell D-ME voted no
James De La Montanya D-NY voted no
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted no
Jonathan Taylor D-OH voted no
John Hastings D-OH voted no
David Petrikin D-PA voted no
Julius W. Blackwell 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, Apr 25, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-300/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).