To ratify the extradition treaty with the federal republic of germany, exec.a, 95th Congress, 1st session.

On Nov 29, 1979, the Senate voted 93–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 40–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 93
No: 0
Did not vote: 7
Date: Nov 29, 1979

By party

Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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