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House roll call 604 · 26th Congress · Jul 18, 1840

To order a call of the house, motion made during consideration of H.R. 6, (app. 20-40), a bill authorizing the pres. To accept presents from the imaum of muscat

On Jul 18, 1840, the House voted 42–93. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–81, Others 40–12. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
42
No
93
Did not vote
120
Date
Jul 18, 1840

By party

  • Democrats2 yes · 81 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others40 yes · 12 no · 76 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, Jul 18, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-604/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).