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Senate roll call 220 · 96th Congress · Jul 26, 1979

To amend H.R. 111, providing for the operation and maintenance of the panama canal, by restoring the provisions applying to title VII of the civil service refor

On Jul 26, 1979, the Senate voted 53–45 (HR 111). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–25, Republicans 22–19, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 44 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
53
No
45
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 26, 1979

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 25 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 19 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 111: A bill to provide for the operation and maintenance of the Panama Canal and provide for the exercise of the rights and performance of the duties of the United States provided in the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977.

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 amend H.R. 111, providing for the…: Senate Vote, Jul 26, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-220/to-amend-h-r-111-providing-for-the-operation (accessed 2026-10-17).