To order a call of the house, motion made during reconsideration of the resolution providing ways to reduce the cost of public printing by fifteen per cent.

On May 16, 1840, the House voted 72–94. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–79, Others 61–15. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 72
No: 94
Did not vote: 89
Date: May 16, 1840

By party

Democrats11 yes · 79 no · 37 didn’t vote
Others61 yes · 15 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jacob Thompson D-MS voted yes
James Iver Mckay D-NC voted yes
Jared Warner Williams D-NH voted yes
William Raworth Cooper D-NJ voted yes
Aaron Vanderpoel D-NY voted yes
John Gelston Floyd D-NY voted yes
John Holmes Prentiss D-NY voted yes
Joseph Fornance D-PA voted yes
John King Griffin D-SC voted yes
Walter Coles D-VA voted yes
Isaac Fletcher D-VT 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 order a call of the house, motion made…: House Vote, May 16, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-359/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).