Your bug report #79057: 30.1; `split-string` unexpectedly clears match data when called on an unrelated string. which was filed against the emacs package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 79057@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 79057: https://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=79057 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems