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House roll call 1634 · 111th Congress · Dec 17, 2010

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

On Dec 17, 2010, the House voted 371–1 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment” (HR 628). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 218–0, Republicans 153–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
371
No
1
Did not vote
82
Date
Dec 17, 2010

By party

  • Republicans153 yes · 1 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats218 yes · 0 no · 51 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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