To amend S. 300, by providing that no patent be reissued unless it embraces the original invention, to protect the public from the flagrant abuses of the patent

On Jan 20, 1879, the Senate voted 39–0 (S 300). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–0, Democrats 19–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 39
No: 0
Did not vote: 43
Date: Jan 20, 1879

By party

Republicans19 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
Democrats19 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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