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House roll call 20 · 27th Congress · Jun 8, 1841

To elect a sergeant-at-arms.

On Jun 8, 1841, the House voted 81–0. Result: passed. By party: Others 74–50, Democrats 81–2, Independents 0–1. 2 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
81
No
0
Did not vote
42
Date
Jun 8, 1841

By party

  • Democrats81 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others74 yes · 50 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To elect a sergeant-at-arms.: House Vote, Jun 8, 1841,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-20/to-elect-a-sergeant-at-arms (accessed 2026-10-14).

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