To order a call of the house.

On May 22, 1840, the House voted 61–78. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–69, Others 51–9. 10 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 61
No: 78
Did not vote: 116
Date: May 22, 1840

By party

Democrats10 yes · 69 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others51 yes · 9 no · 68 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Reuben Chapman D-AL voted yes
Edward Cross D-AR voted yes
John Reynolds D-IL voted yes
Francis Thomas D-MD voted yes
Jesse Atherton Bynum D-NC voted yes
Meredith Mallory D-NY voted yes
John Davis D-PA voted yes
George Coke Dromgoole D-VA voted yes
Walter Coles D-VA voted yes
Robert Craig 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 order a call of the house.: House Vote, May 22, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-383/to-order-a-call-of-the-house (accessed 2026-10-17).