To order a call of the house, motion made during debate on S. 3. (p. 349-2)

On Aug 18, 1841, the House voted 171–7 (S 3). Result: passed. By party: Others 107–2, Democrats 64–5. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes: 171
No: 7
Did not vote: 78
Date: Aug 18, 1841

By party

Democrats64 yes · 5 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others107 yes · 2 no · 41 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Edward Cross D-AR voted no
Tristram Shaw D-NH voted no
John Van Buren D-NY voted no
John Hastings D-OH voted no
Samuel Lewis Hays 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, “To order a call of the house, motion made…: House Vote, Aug 18, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-176/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).