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Senate roll call 727 · 95th Congress · Apr 11, 1978

To table cannon amendment #23 to the panama canal treaty, an amendment that reduces the annual payment of the panama canal commission to the republic of panama

On Apr 11, 1978, the Senate voted 52–42. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–18, Republicans 14–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
8
Date
Apr 11, 1978

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 18 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 23 no · 1 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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