Before getting to a final vote, House supporters had to overcome challenges from opponents who contended that the legislation violated the Constitution and would make it more difficult for individual inventors to prevail in disputes with large corporations.
"Today was a step forward, and a win for the American people," said Representative Tom Graves, the Georgia Republican whose "defund Obamacare" push had amassed 80 House supporters, a bloc large enough to dictate the outcome.
"Does the train stop at the border?" At a news conference by House supporters of Amtrak, Representative Rush D. Holt, Democrat of New Jersey, said, "If there ever was an argument for interstate responsibility, it would be passenger rail".
On her second wedding anniversary, Catherine was shown facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, and spoke to Naomi House supporters who help raise £7m a year to run the charity.
House supporters of the legislation hoped the strong bipartisan support would push the bill forward in their chamber.
Seeking to protect the Republican majority in the House, supporters have spent millions backing incumbents locked in close races in the state or attacking their Democratic challengers.
