H.R.1249: To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.

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June 23, 2011 Roll call number 491 in the House
Question On Passage: H R 1249 To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform
Ayes: 304 (Democrat: 136; Republican: 168)
Nays: 117 (Democrat: 50; Republican: 67)
Abstained: 10 (Democrat: 6; Republican: 4)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 70%
Result: Passed

Democrats Voting 'Abstain'

NameVoted
Gabrielle Giffords Abstain
Tim Holden Abstain
Rep. Gregory W. Meeks [D, NY-5] Abstain
Rep. Grace F. Napolitano [D, CA-32] Abstain
Rep. Jared Polis [D, CO-2] Abstain
Rep. Charles B. Rangel [D, NY-13] Abstain

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** Because of incomplete data from newly elected Representatives, party breakdown visualizations may be inaccurate by one or two votes.

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