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Senate roll call 375 · 45th Congress · Jan 23, 1879

To amend S. 300, by providing means to infringed patentee to settle his rights, the validity of his patent, or the question of infringement upon his patent, wit

On Jan 23, 1879, the Senate voted 19–24 (S 300). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–17, Republicans 11–8, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 members voted against their own party.

During the 45th Congress (1877–1878), Rutherford B. Hayes was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

19

No

24

Did not vote

37

Date

Jan 23, 1879

From Voteview roll call records.