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Senate roll call 703 · 95th Congress · Mar 20, 1978

To table the wallop amendment to the panama canal treaty (executive n, 95th Congress, first session), executive calendar no. 2. The wallop amendment states tha

On Mar 20, 1978, the Senate voted 50–37. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–13, Republicans 9–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
50
No
37
Did not vote
17
Date
Mar 20, 1978

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 13 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 23 no · 6 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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