The Centre Party was a moderate party representing Germany's Catholics.
Hitler promised the Centre Party (and the undecided right wing groups) always to consult the President before using the powers he would receive under the Enabling Act.
He promised to respect the rights of the Catholic Church.
He promised to protect the Catholic Church from the Communists, who advocated atheism.
This was enough to persuade the Centre Party representatives to vote in favour of the Act.
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