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Senate roll call 751 · 95th Congress · Apr 18, 1978

To table cannon amendment #37 to byrd reservation #36 (see RC 116) to the resolution of ratification of the panama canal treaty. The cannon amendment strikes l

On Apr 18, 1978, the Senate voted 58–41. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–16, Republicans 14–24, 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
58
No
41
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 18, 1978

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 24 no
  • 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 cannon amendment #37 to byrd…: Senate Vote, Apr 18, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-751/to-table-cannon-amendment-37-to-byrd-reservation-36 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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