To order a call of the house, motion made during debate on a resolution to censure MR. Adams.

On Feb 5, 1842, the House voted 83–98. Result: failed. By party: Others 20–91, Democrats 62–7, Independents 1–0. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 83
No: 98
Did not vote: 75
Date: Feb 5, 1842

By party

Democrats62 yes · 7 no · 36 didn’t vote
Others20 yes · 91 no · 39 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Walter Terry Colquitt D-GA voted no
William Parmenter D-MA voted no
Romulus Mitchell Saunders D-NC voted no
Charles Goadsby Ferris D-NY voted no
David P. Brewster D-NY voted no
Samuel Partridge D-NY voted no
Hopkins Lacy Turney D-TN 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, Feb 5, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-378/to-order-a-call-of-the-house-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-17).