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Senate roll call 755 · 95th Congress · Apr 18, 1978

To agree to the resolution of ratification of the panama canal treaty, executive n, 95th Congress, first session, executive calendar no. 2.

On Apr 18, 1978, the Senate voted 68–32. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–9, Republicans 16–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
68
No
32
Did not vote
4
Date
Apr 18, 1978

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 9 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 22 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 agree to the resolution of ratification…: Senate Vote, Apr 18, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-755/to-agree-to-the-resolution-of-ratification-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).