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Senate roll call 679 · 95th Congress · Mar 7, 1978

To table the helms amendment #4 to article II of the neutrality treaty. Amendment #4 provides for the continued U.S. Maintenance of military bases on the galet

On Mar 7, 1978, the Senate voted 58–36. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–14, Republicans 14–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
58
No
36
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 7, 1978

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 14 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 22 no · 2 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 helms amendment #4 to article…: Senate Vote, Mar 7, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-679/to-table-the-helms-amendment-4-to-article-ii (accessed 2026-10-14).

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