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Senate roll call 670 · 95th Congress · Feb 27, 1978

To table the allen amendment #40 to the treaty concerning the permanent neutrality and operation of the panama canal, (executive n, 95th Congress, first sessio

On Feb 27, 1978, the Senate voted 55–34. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–15, Republicans 14–21, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
55
No
34
Did not vote
9
Date
Feb 27, 1978

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 21 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the allen amendment #40 to the…: Senate Vote, Feb 27, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-670/to-table-the-allen-amendment-40-to-the-treaty (accessed 2026-10-17).

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