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Senate roll call 724 · 95th Congress · Apr 11, 1978

To table helms amendment #100 to the panama canal treaty. Helms amendment #100 provides that the personnel, vehicles, vessels and aircraft of the United States

On Apr 11, 1978, the Senate voted 64–28. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–7, Republicans 14–21, Independents 1–0. 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
64
No
28
Did not vote
9
Date
Apr 11, 1978

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 7 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 21 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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