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House roll call 129 · 111th Congress · Mar 17, 2009

To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges

On Mar 17, 2009, the House voted 409–7 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 628). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 246–0, Republicans 163–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Passed
Yes
409
No
7
Did not vote
38
Date
Mar 17, 2009

By party

  • Republicans163 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 628: To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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