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The student council has voted to have a fundraiser, and it was unanimous.

What is another correct way to combine these two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

A) The student council has voted unanimously to have a fundraiser.

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B) The student council has voted to have a fundraiser, it was unanimous.

C) The student council has voted to have a fundraiser; it was unanimous.

D) The student council has voted to have a fundraiser but it was unanimous. HELP ME