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House roll call 404 · 26th Congress · May 27, 1840

To order a call of the house, motion made during attempt to reconsider vote by which S. 12 was adopted.

On May 27, 1840, the House voted 69–105. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–89, Others 62–16. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
69
No
105
Did not vote
81
Date
May 27, 1840

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 89 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others62 yes · 16 no · 50 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-404/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).