To agree to the resolution of ratification of the international convention against the taking of hostages (exec n, 96th cong, 2nd sess). (motion passed; 2/3 req

On Jul 30, 1981, the Senate voted 98–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 45–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 98
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Jul 30, 1981

By party

Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 1 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 agree to the resolution of ratification…: Senate Vote, Jul 30, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-241/to-agree-to-the-resolution-of-ratification-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).