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House roll call 552 · 34th Congress · Dec 22, 1856

To pass H. J. RES. 31, authorizing the President of the U.S. To confer the title of lieutenant general by brevet. (p.178 -3, 180-1)

On Dec 22, 1856, the House voted 138–54 (HJR 31). Result: passed. By party: Others 111–19, Democrats 27–35, Republicans 1–0. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 34th Congress (1855–1856), Franklin Pierce was president.

Yes
138
No
54
Did not vote
45
Date
Dec 22, 1856

By party

  • Others111 yes · 19 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 35 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 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 H. J. RES. 31, authorizing the…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-552/to-pass-h-j-res-31-authorizing-the-president (accessed 2026-10-17).