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Senate roll call 718 · 95th Congress · Apr 6, 1978

To table allen amendment #18 to the panama canal treaty. Amendment #18 requires Senate confirmation of all of the U.S. And panamanian nominees to the board of d

On Apr 6, 1978, the Senate voted 53–25. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–9, Republicans 12–16, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
53
No
25
Did not vote
23
Date
Apr 6, 1978

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 9 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 16 no · 10 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 #18 to the panama…: Senate Vote, Apr 6, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-718/to-table-allen-amendment-18-to-the-panama-canal (accessed 2026-10-17).