To ratify ex.m., treaty document 96-2, a tax treaty and proposed protocal with the state of israel. (treaty ratified; 2/3 required).

On Nov 18, 1981, the Senate voted 97–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 44–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Nov 18, 1981

By party

Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 2 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 ex.m., treaty document 96-2, a tax…: Senate Vote, Nov 18…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-389/to-ratify-ex-m-treaty-document-96-2-a (accessed 2026-10-15).