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Senate roll call 735 · 95th Congress · Apr 17, 1978

To agree to executive amendment #99 to the resolution of ratification of the panama canal treaty. Amendment #99 requires the United States and panama to waive

On Apr 17, 1978, the Senate voted 65–27. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–20, Republicans 29–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
65
No
27
Did not vote
9
Date
Apr 17, 1978

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 20 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 agree to executive amendment #99 to the…: Senate Vote, Apr 17, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-735/to-agree-to-executive-amendment-99-to-the-resolution (accessed 2026-10-16).

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