(continued) to table the metzenbaum amendment to S. 598, soft drink products, that would eliminate damage immunity for antitrust violations. (motion passed)

On May 15, 1980, the Senate voted 88–3 (S 598). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–2, Republicans 37–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 88
No: 3
Did not vote: 9
Date: May 15, 1980

By party

Democrats51 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
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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