Canadian halibut fishery convention. Ratification of convention with canada providing for preservation of the halibut fishery area of the northern pacific ocea

On Jul 27, 1953, the Senate voted 77–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–0, Republicans 37–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 83rd Congress (1953–1954), Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 77
No: 0
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jul 27, 1953

By party

Democrats41 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

How each senator voted: Yes

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Canadian halibut fishery convention…: Senate Vote, Jul 27, 1953,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/83-S-79/canadian-halibut-fishery-convention-ratification-of-convention-with-ca (accessed 2026-10-17).