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Senate roll call 722 · 95th Congress · Apr 10, 1978

To table dole amendment #10 to the panama canal treaty. Amendment #10 strikes a section of the treaty that prohibits the United States and panama from independe

On Apr 10, 1978, the Senate voted 49–40. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–17, Republicans 10–24, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
49
No
40
Did not vote
11
Date
Apr 10, 1978

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 17 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 24 no · 4 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 dole amendment #10 to the panama…: Senate Vote, Apr 10, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-722/to-table-dole-amendment-10-to-the-panama-canal (accessed 2026-10-17).