To pass S 1301, berne convention implementation act, a bill to make minor changes in U.S. Copyright law, to allow the U.S. To join the berne convention for the

On Oct 5, 1988, the Senate voted 90–0 (S 1301). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 41–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 90
No: 0
Did not vote: 9
Date: Oct 5, 1988

By party

Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

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 pass S 1301, berne convention…: Senate Vote, Oct 5, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-770/to-pass-s-1301-berne-convention-implementation-act-a (accessed 2026-10-15).