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Senate roll call 717 · 95th Congress · Apr 6, 1978

To table helms amendment #17 to the panama canal treaty, an amendment that restores a section of the old treaty that allows either the United States or panama t

On Apr 6, 1978, the Senate voted 54–33. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–12, Republicans 11–21, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

54

No

33

Did not vote

14

Date

Apr 6, 1978

From Voteview roll call records.