To ratify a convention on the interational regulations for preventing collisions at sea.

On Oct 28, 1975, the Senate voted 94–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–0, Republicans 37–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 94
No: 0
Did not vote: 7
Date: Oct 28, 1975

By party

Democrats56 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 1 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 convention on the interational…: Senate Vote, Oct 28, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-453/to-ratify-a-convention-on-the-interational-regulations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).