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Senate roll call 458 · 105th Congress · Jun 16, 1998

To limit attorneys' fees.

On Jun 16, 1998, the Senate voted 49–48 on “On the Amendment” (S 1415). Result: Amendment Agreed to. By party: Republicans 45–8, Democrats 4–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
Amendment Agreed to
Yes
49
No
48
Did not vote
1
Date
Jun 16, 1998

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 8 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats4 yes · 40 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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