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Senate roll call 655 · 94th Congress · Feb 24, 1976

To pass H.J. RES. 549 approving the convenant to establish a commonwealth of the northern mariana islands in political union with the United States.

On Feb 24, 1976, the Senate voted 66–23 (HJR 549). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–23, Republicans 36–1, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

66

No

23

Did not vote

8

Date

Feb 24, 1976

From Voteview roll call records.