2009-08-13 23:03:00 -

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc., which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HIX,” announced today the results of the votes cast at the Fund’s annual meeting of shareholders held on August 12, 2009.

Paolo M. Cucchi, Leslie H. Gelb, and Dr. Riordan Roett, were elected as Class II Directors of Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc. by holders of the Fund’s common stock to hold office until the annual meeting of shareholders in the year 2012 or thereafter when their respective successors are duly elected and qualified.

Western Asset High Income Fund II Inc., a diversified closed-end investment management company, is advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of

Legg Mason, Inc. and is sub-advised by Western Asset Management Company, an affiliate of the adviser.

Contact the Fund at 888-777-0102 for more information or consult the Fund’s web site at www.leggmason.com/cef : .



Legg Mason & Co., LLCBrenda Grandell, 212-857-8087Director,
Closed-End Funds