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Senate roll call 523 · 105th Congress · Jul 22, 1998

To make it illegal, in most cases, to tape a phone conversation without the consent of all parties.

On Jul 22, 1998, the Senate voted 50–50 on “On the Amendment” (S 2260). Result: Amendment Rejected. By party: Republicans 6–49, Democrats 44–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

50

No

50

Date

Jul 22, 1998

From Voteview roll call records.