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Senate roll call 363 · 45th Congress · Dec 19, 1878

To amend S. 300, by forbidding actions for damages for unlawful use where the patented article is bought for the personal use of the purchaser, apply only only

On Dec 19, 1878, the Senate voted 16–33 (S 300). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–23, Republicans 13–9, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 45th Congress (1877–1878), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

16

No

33

Did not vote

33

Date

Dec 19, 1878

From Voteview roll call records.