Pierce 's support was consolidated in subsequent voting , and he was nominated nearly unanimously on the 49th ballot .
After being nominated by the Virginia delegation , Pierce 's support remained steady until the 46th ballot , when it began to increase at Cass 's expense .
Pierce 's support was consolidated in subsequent voting , and Pierce was nominated nearly unanimously on the 49th ballot .
After being nominated by the Virginia delegation , Pierce 's support remained steady until the 46th ballot , when it began to increase at Cass 's expense .