House vote: H.Res. 636 // September 7, 2007
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1908) to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.
Sponsor: Peter Welch (D-VT)
R. 1908 (Patent Reform Act of 2007).
Congress Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 7.4% 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 | 222 | 49.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 181 | 43.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.4% |