One - third of the Lebanese members of parliament ( primarily supporters of Raymond Edde ) boycotted the election to protest American and Syrian interference .
When Frangieh stepped down in 1976 , Syria pressured Lebanese members of parliament to elect Elias Sarkis president .
One - third of the Lebanese members of parliament ( primarily supporters of Raymond Edde ) boycotted the election to protest American and Syria interference .
When Frangieh stepped down in 1976 , Syria pressured Lebanese members of parliament to elect Elias Sarkis president .