To stop the call of the house, motion made during debate on H.R. 8. (p. 362-1)

On Apr 27, 1840, the House voted 25–67. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–60, Others 17–7. 8 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 25
No: 67
Did not vote: 163
Date: Apr 27, 1840

By party

Democrats8 yes · 60 no · 59 didn’t vote
Others17 yes · 7 no · 104 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Zadok Casey D-IL voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
Henry William Connor D-NC voted yes
Gouverneur Kemble D-NY voted yes
John Hastings D-OH voted yes
William Sterrett Ramsey D-PA voted yes
Robert Hanna Hammond D-PA voted yes
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted yes

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 stop the call of the house, motion made…: House Vote, Apr 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-316/to-stop-the-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).