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House roll call 25 · 33rd Congress · Jan 4, 1854

To table S.J.RES. 4 (10 stat 723, feb. 15, 1855), authorizing the President to confer the title of lieutenant-general by brevet for eminent service. (p. 124-2)

On Jan 4, 1854, the House voted 56–82 (SJR 4). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 54–37, Others 2–45. 37 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
56
No
82
Did not vote
104
Date
Jan 4, 1854

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 37 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 45 no · 35 didn’t vote

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 table S.J.RES. 4 (10 stat 723, feb. 15…: House Vote, Jan 4, 1854,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/33-H-25/to-table-s-j-res-4-10-stat-723 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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