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Senate roll call 744 · 95th Congress · Apr 18, 1978

To table thurmond understanding #16 to the resolution of ratification of the panama canal treaty. Understanding #16 states that the U.S. May examine the econom

On Apr 18, 1978, the Senate voted 56–42. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–18, Republicans 15–23, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
42
Did not vote
6
Date
Apr 18, 1978

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 18 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 23 no
  • 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 thurmond understanding #16 to the…: Senate Vote, Apr 18, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-744/to-table-thurmond-understanding-16-to-the-resolution-of (accessed 2026-10-17).