To agree to the resolution of ratification of the international convention for the safety of life at sea, executive o, 94th Congress, second session.

On Jul 12, 1978, the Senate voted 95–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 56–0, Republicans 38–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 95
No: 0
Did not vote: 9
Date: Jul 12, 1978

By party

Democrats56 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans38 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 resolution of ratification…: Senate Vote, Jul 12, 1978,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-841/to-agree-to-the-resolution-of-ratification-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).