To adopt to the resolution of ratification of ex o 81-1, international convention on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide. The treaty declares

On Feb 19, 1986, the Senate voted 83–11. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–11, Democrats 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 83
No: 11
Did not vote: 3
Date: Feb 19, 1986

By party

Republicans42 yes · 11 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jeremiah Andrew Denton Jr. R-AL voted no
Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
William Victor Roth Jr. R-DE voted no
Charles Ernest Grassley R-IA voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Steven Douglas Symms R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
John Porter East R-NC voted no
James Strom Thurmond R-SC voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “To adopt to the resolution of ratification…: Senate Vote, Feb 19, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-396/to-adopt-to-the-resolution-of-ratification-of-ex (accessed 2026-10-17).