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House roll call 161 · 46th Congress · Feb 9, 1880

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4412, a bill regulating practice in suits brought to recover damages for damages for infringement of patents.

On Feb 9, 1880, the House voted 196–29 (HR 4412). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–11, Republicans 82–18, Others 15–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 29 members voted against their own party.

During the 46th Congress (1879–1880), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
196
No
29
Did not vote
75
Date
Feb 9, 1880

By party

  • Democrats100 yes · 11 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Others15 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans82 yes · 18 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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