To order engrossment and 3rd reading of S. J. RES. 5, authorizing the President of the United States to confer the title of lieutenant general by brevet for emi

On Dec 21, 1852, the Senate voted 34–12 (SJR 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–9, Others 19–3. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 32nd Congress (1851–1852), Millard Fillmore was president.

Yes: 34
No: 12
Did not vote: 27
Date: Dec 21, 1852

By party

Democrats15 yes · 9 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others19 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Isaac Toucey D-CT voted no
Charles William Cathcart D-IN voted no
Jesse David Bright D-IN voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
Alpheus Felch D-MI voted no
Stephen Adams D-MS voted no
Moses Norris Jr. D-NH voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To order engrossment and 3rd reading of S…: Senate Vote, Dec 21, 1852,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/32-S-235/to-order-engrossment-and-3rd-reading-of-s-j (accessed 2026-10-17).