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Senate roll call 734 · 95th Congress · Apr 13, 1978

To table the allen amendment #101 to the panama canal treaty, an amendment requiring the citizens of panama to approve the new treaty by national plebiscite wit

On Apr 13, 1978, the Senate voted 59–29. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–9, Republicans 13–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
29
Did not vote
15
Date
Apr 13, 1978

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 9 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 20 no · 5 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 allen amendment #101 to the…: Senate Vote, Apr 13, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-734/to-table-the-allen-amendment-101-to-the-panama (accessed 2026-10-16).

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