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House roll call 712 · 26th Congress · Feb 16, 1841

To order a call of the house, motion made during consideration of a resol. That the comm. Of military affairs report a bill making appropriations for the fortif

On Feb 16, 1841, the House voted 62–71. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–44, Others 31–27. 31 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
62
No
71
Did not vote
122
Date
Feb 16, 1841

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 44 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others31 yes · 27 no · 70 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, Feb 16, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-712/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).