To ratify the convention on international liability for damage caused by space objects.

On Oct 6, 1972, the Senate voted 67–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–0, Republicans 37–0, 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: 67
No: 0
Did not vote: 24
Date: Oct 6, 1972

By party

Democrats39 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 8 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 the convention on international…: Senate Vote, Oct 6, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-924/to-ratify-the-convention-on-international-liability-for-damage (accessed 2026-10-17).