Party loyalty was not always strong, and coalition members did not always vote with the government. Cardoso had difficulty at times gaining support for some of his legislative priorities, even though his coalition held an overwhelming majority of the congressional seats. Nevertheless, many constitutional amendments were passed during his presidency.
party loyalty was not always strong and coalition members did not always vote with the government cardoso had difficulty at times gaining support for some of his legislative priorities even though his coalition held an overwhelming majority of the congressional seats nevertheless many constitutional amendments were passed during his presidency