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Senate roll call 580 · 98th Congress · Jul 31, 1984

To pass S. 1841, a bill modifying the federal antitrust and intellectual property laws, to stimulate U.S. Productivity and enhance the competitiveness of U.S. I

On Jul 31, 1984, the Senate voted 97–0 (S 1841). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 54–0, Democrats 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
97
No
0
Did not vote
4
Date
Jul 31, 1984

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 1841: A bill to promote research and development, encourage innovation, stimulate trade, and make necessary and appropriate amendments to the antitrust, patent, and copyright laws.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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