To ratify the convention on the prohibition of military or (continued) any other hostile use of environmental modification techniques, exec.k, 95th Congress, 2n

On Nov 28, 1979, the Senate voted 98–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–0, Republicans 40–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 98
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Nov 28, 1979

By party

Democrats58 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

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 the prohibition…: Senate Vote, Nov 28…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-433/to-ratify-the-convention-on-the-prohibition-of-military (accessed 2026-10-17).