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Senate roll call 221 · 96th Congress · Jul 26, 1979

To amend H.R. 111 by requiring congressional authorization to transfer canal property to panama. (motion failed) (continued) see note(s) 13

On Jul 26, 1979, the Senate voted 41–56 (HR 111). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–43, Republicans 27–13, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
41
No
56
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 26, 1979

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 43 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 13 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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