To ratify the convention on the taking of evidence abroad in civil or commercial matters.

On Jun 13, 1972, the Senate voted 84–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–0, Republicans 40–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 84
No: 0
Did not vote: 14
Date: Jun 13, 1972

By party

Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 5 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 the convention on the taking of…: Senate Vote, Jun 13, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-609/to-ratify-the-convention-on-the-taking-of-evidence (accessed 2026-10-17).