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Senate roll call 236 · 87th Congress · Apr 12, 1962

Exec k, 87th Congress, 1st session. International convention for the safety of life at sea, 1960. Set forth principles and rules for maritime safety.

On Apr 12, 1962, the Senate voted 73–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 64–0, Republicans 36–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
73
No
0
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 12, 1962

By party

  • Democrats64 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 4 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

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Exec k, 87th Congress, 1st session…: Senate Vote, Apr 12, 1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-S-236/exec-k-87th-congress-1st-session-international-convention-for (accessed 2026-10-15).

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