diff --git a/discord/client.py b/discord/client.py
index 27ec55c1a..4f53c15e2 100644
--- a/discord/client.py
+++ b/discord/client.py
@@ -527,7 +527,6 @@ class Client:
         if self._closed:
             return
 
-        await self.http.close()
         self._closed = True
 
         for voice in self.voice_clients:
@@ -540,6 +539,7 @@ class Client:
         if self.ws is not None and self.ws.open:
             await self.ws.close(code=1000)
 
+        await self.http.close()
         self._ready.clear()
 
     def clear(self):