To agree to resolution of ratification on ex f, 96th Congress, 2nd session, the consular convention with the german democratic republic. (motion passed; 2/3 req

On Jul 2, 1980, the Senate voted 90–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 36–0, Independents 1–0. 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: 90
No: 0
Did not vote: 10
Date: Jul 2, 1980

By party

Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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