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Senate roll call 654 · 96th Congress · May 15, 1980

To table metzenbaum motion appealing the decision of the chair ruling that the metzenbaum amendment to S. 598, soft drink products, was not germane. The amendme

On May 15, 1980, the Senate voted 86–6 (S 598). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–5, Republicans 40–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
86
No
6
Did not vote
8
Date
May 15, 1980

By party

  • Democrats46 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 1 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 598: A bill to clarify the circumstances under which territorial provisions in licenses to manufacture, distribute, and sell trademarked soft drink products are lawful under the antitrust laws.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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