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Senate roll call 606 · 105th Congress · Oct 8, 1998

A bill to establish a national policy against State and local government interference with interstate commerce on the Internet or interactive computer services,

On Oct 8, 1998, the Senate voted 96–2 on “On Passage of the Bill” (S 442). Result: Bill Passed. By party: Republicans 54–1, Democrats 42–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Bill Passed
Yes
96
No
2
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 8, 1998

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 1 no
  • Democrats42 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A bill to establish a national policy…: Senate Vote, Oct 8, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-606/a-bill-to-establish-a-national-policy-against-state (accessed 2026-10-17).

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