To order the sergent-at-arms to take into custody absentee members, motion made during consideration H.R. 8. (p. 361-2)

On Apr 27, 1840, the House voted 65–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–2, Others 9–7. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 65
No: 9
Did not vote: 181
Date: Apr 27, 1840

By party

Democrats56 yes · 2 no · 69 didn’t vote
Others9 yes · 7 no · 112 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Douglas Wagener D-PA voted no
Peter Newhard D-PA 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 the sergent-at-arms to take into…: House Vote, Apr 27, 1840,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/26-H-310/to-order-the-sergent-at-arms-to-take-into (accessed 2026-10-16).