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Senate roll call 671 · 95th Congress · Feb 27, 1978

To table the hatch amendment to the neutrality treaty, (executive n, 95th Congress, first session), executive calendar no. 1. The hatch amendment provides that

On Feb 27, 1978, the Senate voted 58–26. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–8, Republicans 14–18, 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
58
No
26
Did not vote
18
Date
Feb 27, 1978

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 8 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 18 no · 6 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 hatch amendment to the…: Senate Vote, Feb 27, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-671/to-table-the-hatch-amendment-to-the-neutrality-treaty (accessed 2026-10-17).