To ratify a protocol to the convention for the exploration of the seas.

On Sep 4, 1974, the Senate voted 65–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–0, Republicans 27–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 65
No: 0
Did not vote: 31
Date: Sep 4, 1974

By party

Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
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 a protocol to the convention for…: Senate Vote, Sep 4, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-955/to-ratify-a-protocol-to-the-convention-for-the (accessed 2026-10-16).