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Senate roll call 716 · 95th Congress · Apr 5, 1978

To table allen amendment #91 to the panama canal treaty. Amendment #91 allows U.S. Employees of the panama canal company to continue to hold their positions unt

On Apr 5, 1978, the Senate voted 56–36. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–13, Republicans 15–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

56

No

36

Did not vote

11

Date

Apr 5, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.