To table the metzenbaum amendment to S. 598, soft drink products, that would preserve territorial restrictions for small soft drink bottling companies. (motion

On May 15, 1980, the Senate voted 89–4 (S 598). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–3, Republicans 39–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 89
No: 4
Did not vote: 7
Date: May 15, 1980

By party

Democrats50 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Robert Burren Morgan D-NC voted no
Jacob Koppel Javits R-NY voted no
Howard Morton Metzenbaum D-OH voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

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 table the metzenbaum amendment to S. 598…: Senate Vote, May 15…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-653/to-table-the-metzenbaum-amendment-to-s-598-soft (accessed 2026-10-16).