S.2343 - Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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S.Amdt.2153 Offered In the nature of a substitute.
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Apr 24th
Apr 24thIntroduced in the Senate. Read twice. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 365.
Apr 26thMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.

Latest Vote

Result: Bill Defeated - May 24, 2012

Roll call number 113 in the Senate

Question: On Passage of the Bill S. 2343

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 3/5 (60%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 51%
 

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14 in favor / 7 opposed
 

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