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Senate roll call 607 · 105th Congress · Oct 8, 1998

William A. Fletcher, of California, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit

On Oct 8, 1998, the Senate voted 57–41 on “On the Nomination” (PN 7). Result: Nomination Confirmed. By party: Republicans 14–41, Democrats 43–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
Nomination Confirmed
Yes
57
No
41
Did not vote
2
Date
Oct 8, 1998

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 41 no
  • Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “William A. Fletcher, of California, to be…: Senate Vote, Oct 8, 1998,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/105-S-607/william-a-fletcher-of-california-to-be-united-states (accessed 2026-10-17).