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Senate roll call 678 · 95th Congress · Mar 6, 1978

To table allen amendment #61 to the neutrality treaty. Amendment #61 denies the right of neutral transit to warships or submarines owned by countries that are a

On Mar 6, 1978, the Senate voted 52–40. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–16, Republicans 14–23, 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
52
No
40
Did not vote
10
Date
Mar 6, 1978

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 16 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 23 no · 1 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 allen amendment #61 to the…: Senate Vote, Mar 6, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-678/to-table-allen-amendment-61-to-the-neutrality-treaty (accessed 2026-10-17).