To pass S. 2076, requiring the President to lift sanctions against zimbabwe-rhodesia unless the President determines that it is not in the national interest to

On Dec 6, 1979, the Senate voted 90–0 (S 2076). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 38–0, 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: 8
Date: Dec 6, 1979

By party

Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 2076, requiring the President to…: Senate Vote, Dec 6, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-455/to-pass-s-2076-requiring-the-president-to-lift (accessed 2026-10-17).