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Senate roll call 592 · 96th Congress · Apr 23, 1980

To pass S. 414, allowing universities, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses to obtain limited patent protection on discoveries they have made under gov

On Apr 23, 1980, the Senate voted 91–4 (S 414). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–3, Republicans 39–0, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

91

No

4

Did not vote

6

Date

Apr 23, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.