To ratify treaty 98-13, a cartagena convention for the protection and development of the marine environment of the wider caribbean region. (motion passed)

On Aug 8, 1984, the Senate voted 97–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 54–0, Democrats 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Aug 8, 1984

By party

Republicans54 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 3 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 treaty 98-13, a cartagena…: Senate Vote, Aug 8, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-595/to-ratify-treaty-98-13-a-cartagena-convention-for (accessed 2026-10-17).