Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for the impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton, Presi

On Oct 8, 1998, the House voted 198–236 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HRES 581). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 1–226, Democrats 196–10, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 11 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: Failed
Yes: 198
No: 236
Did not vote: 10
Date: Oct 8, 1998

By party

Republicans1 yes · 226 no · 4 didn’t vote
Democrats196 yes · 10 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jay W. Dickey Jr. R-AR voted yes
Bob Filner D-CA voted no
Cynthia Ann Mckinney D-GA voted no
John R. Lewis D-GA voted no
William Oliver Lipinski D-IL voted no
Lane Allen Evans D-IL voted no
Gary Eugene (Gene) Taylor D-MS voted no
José E. Serrano D-NY voted no
Paul E. Kanjorski D-PA voted no
Paul F. Mchale Jr. D-PA voted no
Virgil H. Goode Jr. D-VA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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