To ratify treaty on the prohibition of the emplacement of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction on the seabed.

On Feb 15, 1972, the Senate voted 83–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 42–0, 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: 83
No: 0
Did not vote: 10
Date: Feb 15, 1972

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 3 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 ratify treaty on the prohibition of the…: Senate Vote, Feb 15, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-460/to-ratify-treaty-on-the-prohibition-of-the-emplacement (accessed 2026-10-18).