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Senate roll call 732 · 95th Congress · Apr 12, 1978

To table the thurmond amendment #24 to the panama canal treaty. Amendment #24 states that the operating expenses of the panama canal commission shall be paid b

On Apr 12, 1978, the Senate voted 56–39. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–16, Republicans 14–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
56
No
39
Did not vote
8
Date
Apr 12, 1978

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 16 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 22 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 the thurmond amendment #24 to the…: Senate Vote, Apr 12, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-732/to-table-the-thurmond-amendment-24-to-the-panama (accessed 2026-10-17).

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