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Senate roll call 726 · 95th Congress · Apr 11, 1978

To table helms amendment #21 to the panama canal treaty. Amendment #21 allows the United States to transport nuclear armaments through the canal or on military

On Apr 11, 1978, the Senate voted 59–32. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–10, Republicans 13–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

59

No

32

Did not vote

10

Date

Apr 11, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.