To order a call of the house, motion made during debate on H.R. 67, authorizing an issue of treasury notes.

On Jan 11, 1842, the House voted 59–79. Result: failed. By party: Others 10–70, Democrats 48–9, Independents 1–0. 9 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 59
No: 79
Did not vote: 118
Date: Jan 11, 1842

By party

Democrats48 yes · 9 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others10 yes · 70 no · 70 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Joshua Adams Lowell D-ME voted no
John Miller D-MO voted no
William McKendree Gwin D-MS voted no
John B. Weller D-OH voted no
Charles Jared Ingersoll D-PA voted no
John Campbell D-SC voted no
Cave Johnson D-TN voted no
William Smith D-VA voted no
George Washington Hopkins 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, Jan 11, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-305/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).