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Senate roll call 729 · 95th Congress · Apr 12, 1978

To table helms amendment #102 to the panama canal treaty. Helms amendment #102 requires the republic of panama to guarantee the continued recognition of the ci

On Apr 12, 1978, the Senate voted 54–40. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–15, Republicans 13–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

54

No

40

Did not vote

7

Date

Apr 12, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.