Call of the house, motion made during consideration of the resolution directing the clerk to have the printing of the house done at least expense to the governm

On Jan 27, 1840, the House voted 141–44. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 93–6, Others 48–38. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 141
No: 44
Did not vote: 70
Date: Jan 27, 1840

By party

Democrats93 yes · 6 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others48 yes · 38 no · 42 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Montgomery D-NC voted no
David Petrikin D-PA voted no
James Rogers D-SC voted no
Thomas De Lage Sumter D-SC voted no
Joel Holleman D-VA voted no
Francis Everod Rives D-VA voted no

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, “Call of the house, motion made during…: House Vote, Jan 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-91/call-of-the-house-motion-made-during-consideration-of (accessed 2026-10-17).