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Senate roll call 8 · 96th Congress · Feb 26, 1979

To go into executive session to consider the nomination of leonard woodcock to be U.S. Ambassador to the people's republic of china. (motion passed)

On Feb 26, 1979, the Senate voted 56–29. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 5–29, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

56

No

29

Did not vote

12

Date

Feb 26, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.