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

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September 08, 2011 Roll call number 129 in the Senate
Question On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1249
Ayes: 89 (Democrat: 47; Republican: 40; Other: 2)
Nays: 9 (Democrat: 3; Republican: 6)
Abstained: 2 (Democrat: 1; Republican: 1)
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 89%
Result: Bill Passed

Republicans Voting 'Nay'

NameVoted
Sen. Tom Coburn [R, OK] Nay
Jim DeMint Nay
Sen. Ron Johnson [R, WI] Nay
Sen. Mike Lee [R, UT] Nay
Sen. John McCain [R, AZ] Nay
Sen. Rand Paul [R, KY] Nay

* - Voters marked "No Data" are voters that THOMAS has not associated yet.

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

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