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House roll call 777 · 102nd Congress · Aug 4, 1992

Special patent term extensions

On Aug 4, 1992, the House voted 278–131 on “Suspend the rules and pass, as amended” (HR 5475). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 155–96, Republicans 123–34, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 130 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
278
No
131
Did not vote
31
Date
Aug 4, 1992

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 34 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats155 yes · 96 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 50 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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