To ratify the convention on the means of prohibiting and preventing the illicit import, export, and transfer of ownership of cultural property.

On Aug 11, 1972, the Senate voted 79–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–0, Republicans 39–0, Others 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: 79
No: 0
Did not vote: 16
Date: Aug 11, 1972

By party

Democrats46 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others1 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 means of…: Senate Vote, Aug 11, 1972,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/92-S-772/to-ratify-the-convention-on-the-means-of-prohibiting (accessed 2026-10-17).