The Protocol of 1988 Relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, with Annex, and the Protocol of 1988 Relating to the Internat

On May 14, 1991, the Senate voted 97–0 on “On the Resolution of Ratification” (TREATYDOC 1022). Result: Resolution of Ratification Agreed to. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 42–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Resolution of Ratification Agreed to
Yes: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 5
Date: May 14, 1991

By party

Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats55 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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