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House roll call 83 · 105th Congress · Apr 17, 1997

H.R.400 by coble (r-NC) -- 21st century patent system improvement act patent and trademark office modernization act examining procedure improvements act protec

On Apr 17, 1997, the House voted 178–227 on “On Agreeing to the Amendment” (HR 400). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 123–89, Democrats 54–138, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 143 members voted against their own party.

During the 105th Congress (1997–1998), Bill Clinton was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Failed
Yes
178
No
227
Did not vote
39
Date
Apr 17, 1997

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 89 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats54 yes · 138 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 63 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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