To agree to the ratification of certain amendments to the international convention for prevention of pollution of the sea by oil. (ex. G, 91st cong, 2nd sess.)

On Sep 20, 1971, the Senate voted 75–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–0, Republicans 39–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 75
No: 0
Did not vote: 15
Date: Sep 20, 1971

By party

Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

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, “To agree to the ratification of certain…: Senate Vote, Sep 20, 1971,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-203/to-agree-to-the-ratification-of-certain-amendments-to (accessed 2026-10-17).