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House roll call 535 · 33rd Congress · Feb 12, 1855

To pass S.J.RES. 4 (2/15/55) authorizing the President of the United States to confer the title of "lieutenant general by brevet" for eminent services, (p. 690

On Feb 12, 1855, the House voted 127–65 (SJR 4). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–63, Others 67–2, Independents 1–0. 59 members voted against their own party.

During the 33rd Congress (1853–1854), Franklin Pierce was president.

Yes
127
No
65
Did not vote
50
Date
Feb 12, 1855

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 63 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others67 yes · 2 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 pass S.J.RES. 4 (2/15/55) authorizing the…: House Vote, Feb 12…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-535/to-pass-s-j-res-4-2-15-55 (accessed 2026-10-17).