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Senate roll call 598 · 106th Congress · Jul 20, 2000

To clarify the effect of the provision prohibiting amendment of part 3809 of title 43, Code of Federal Regulations.

On Jul 20, 2000, the Senate voted 36–56 on “Whether the Amendment is Germane” (HR 4461). Result: Amendment Not Germane. By party: Republicans 9–44, Democrats 27–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
Amendment Not Germane
Yes
36
No
56
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 20, 2000

By party

  • Republicans9 yes · 44 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 12 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4461: Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.

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, “To clarify the effect of the provision…: Senate Vote, Jul 20, 2000,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/106-S-598/to-clarify-the-effect-of-the-provision-prohibiting-amendment (accessed 2026-10-17).