The Missouri House of Representatives voted 153-0, with one member voting present, to expel Rep. Rick Roeber.

This is the first expulsion of a sitting member of the Missouri House since 1865, when state Rep. John Sampson was kicked out for being a secessionist.

The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation in January and issued its final report on Monday, finding Roeber was credibly accused of sexually and physically abusing his children.

The House rejected Roeber’s attempt to resign because the committee findings and expulsion are likely to increase pressure on officials to criminally prosecute him.

A writ of election to fill the vacancy has not been issued by Gov. Parson.

The Missouri House voted unanimously today to reject the resignation of Rep. Rick Roeber.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers argued the House Ethics Committee should complete its investigation into allegations Roeber sexually and physically abused his children.

Three adult children of Roeber publicly alleged that in 1990 he molested his adopted daughter when she was 9 years old.

Despite the allegations, which became public more than a month before Election Day, Roeber defeated his Democratic opponent by 300 votes.

The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation in January.

It was close to completing its work when Roeber announced his resignation on Tuesday, stating he had to step down because he was moving out of the district.

The committee plans to issue its report next week.