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Senate roll call 17 · 106th Congress · Feb 12, 1999

A resolution impeaching William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

On Feb 12, 1999, the Senate voted 45–55 on “Guilty or Not Guilty” (HRES 611). Result: Not Guilty. By party: Republicans 45–10, Democrats 0–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 106th Congress (1999–2000), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Not Guilty
Yes
45
No
55
Did not vote
2
Date
Feb 12, 1999

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 45 no · 1 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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