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House roll call 551 · 34th Congress · Dec 22, 1856

To suspend rules in order to consider H. J. RES. 31, authorizing the President of the U.S. To confer the title of lieutenant general by brevet. (p.178-3)

On Dec 22, 1856, the House voted 130–62 (HJR 31). Result: passed. By party: Others 107–22, Democrats 22–40, Republicans 1–0. 22 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
130
No
62
Did not vote
46
Date
Dec 22, 1856

By party

  • Others107 yes · 22 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 40 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 suspend rules in order to consider H. J…: House Vote, Dec 22, 1856,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/34-H-551/to-suspend-rules-in-order-to-consider-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).

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