The Treaty between the United States of America and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas on Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters, signed at Nassau on June 12 and Au

On Oct 24, 1989, the Senate voted 99–0 on “On the Resolution of Ratification” (TREATYDOC 10017). Result: Resolution of Ratification Agreed to. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Resolution of Ratification Agreed to
Yes: 99
No: 0
Did not vote: 1
Date: Oct 24, 1989

By party

Republicans45 yes · 0 no
Democrats55 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Daniel Kahikina Akaka D-HI

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “The Treaty between the United States of…: Senate Vote, Oct 24, 1989,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/101-S-269/the-treaty-between-the-united-states-of-america-and (accessed 2026-10-17).