Supporting the goals of World Intellectual Property Day, and recognizing the importance of intellectual property in the United States and worldwide
Sponsor: ROBERT WEXLER (D-FL)
Expresses support for the goals of World Intellectual Property Day (April 26, 2005) to promote, inform, and teach the importance of intellectual property as a tool for economic, social, and cultural development. Congratulates the World Intellectual Property Organization for building awareness of the value of intellectual property and developing the necessary infrastructure to help citizens take full advantage of their own creativity. Recognizes that intellectual property continues to face serious, new challenges, which affects prospects for future growth of the U.S. economy.
Commemorations Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 27.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 315 | 72.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 27.4% |