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Senate roll call 681 · 95th Congress · Mar 8, 1978

To table allen amendment #5 to the neutrality treaty. Amendment #5 strikes the secion of the treaty that entitles the warships and auxiliary vessels of any nati

On Mar 8, 1978, the Senate voted 58–31. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–9, Republicans 12–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
31
Did not vote
12
Date
Mar 8, 1978

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 9 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 23 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 allen amendment #5 to the…: Senate Vote, Mar 8, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-681/to-table-allen-amendment-5-to-the-neutrality-treaty (accessed 2026-10-17).

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