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Senate roll call 623 · 93rd Congress · Feb 5, 1974

To close further debate on the international convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide.

On Feb 5, 1974, the Senate voted 55–36. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–15, Republicans 18–21, Others 0–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

55

No

36

Did not vote

6

Date

Feb 5, 1974

From Voteview roll call records.