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House roll call 552 · 34th Congress · Dec 22, 1856
HJR31
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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)
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