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Senate roll call 711 · 95th Congress · Mar 22, 1978

To table division 2 of the allen amendment #86 to the panama canal treaty. Division 2 of the allen amendment protects the right of the United States to negotia

On Mar 22, 1978, the Senate voted 52–42. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–18, Republicans 13–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
52
No
42
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 22, 1978

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 18 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 23 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 division 2 of the allen amendment…: Senate Vote, Mar 22, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-711/to-table-division-2-of-the-allen-amendment-86 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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