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Senate roll call 516 · 105th Congress · Jul 22, 1998

To amend the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, relating to counsel for witnesses in grand jury proceedings, and for other purposes.

On Jul 22, 1998, the Senate voted 41–59 on “On the Amendment” (S 2260). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 3–52, Democrats 38–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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 Rejected
Yes
41
No
59
Date
Jul 22, 1998

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 52 no
  • Democrats38 yes · 7 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the Federal Rules of Criminal…: Senate Vote, Jul 22, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-516/to-amend-the-federal-rules-of-criminal-procedure-relating (accessed 2026-10-17).

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