Leahy-Smith America Invents Act
Official title: “To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.”
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How it passed
The House passed it 304 to 117 on June 23, 2011, with 10 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 89 to 9 on September 8, 2011, with 2 senators who did not vote.
It became law on September 16, 2011.
The question on the official record: House, “On Passage”. Senate, “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1249”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 168 | 67 | 0 | 4 |
| House Democrats | 136 | 50 | 0 | 6 |
| Senate Republicans | 40 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Senate Democrats | 47 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Senate independents | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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