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Senate roll call 440 · 105th Congress · May 19, 1998

To limit attorneys' fees.

On May 19, 1998, the Senate voted 58–39 on “On the Motion to Table” (S 1415). Result: Motion to Table Agreed to. By party: Republicans 15–38, Democrats 43–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
Motion to Table Agreed to
Yes
58
No
39
Did not vote
1
Date
May 19, 1998

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 38 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats43 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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