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Senate roll call 651 · 96th Congress · May 15, 1980

To invoke cloture and end debate on S. 598, a bill to preserve the manufacture, bottling, and distribution of trademarked soft drink products by local companies

On May 15, 1980, the Senate voted 86–6 (S 598). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–2, Republicans 35–3, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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
9
Date
May 15, 1980

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To invoke cloture and end debate on S. 598…: Senate Vote, May 15, 1980,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-651/to-invoke-cloture-and-end-debate-on-s-598 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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