[1] He did not play any role in the July Revolution, but on 10 August 1830 was appointed Attorney General of the Royal Court of Amiens.

He disagreed with the Minister of the Interior, Casimir Pierre Périer, and had to give way to Henri Gisquet on 17 September 1831, when he became a State Councillor.

He maintained an independent position in the house, and played a leading role in the debates over the laws concerning the organization of department and arrondissement councils in 1833.

[2] Vivien did not support the February Revolution of 1848, but on 23 April 1848 was elected to represent Aisne in the Constituent Assembly.

In the Assembly he voted in favor of actions to restore calm, against the abolition of the death penalty and for the expedition to Rome.