College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 - Revision history

RachelEldridge: /* Current status */

2009-07-27T19:17:00Z

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	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="269" />		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="269" />
−		+	{{Record vote display\|U.S. Senate record vote 269, 110th Congress, Session 1}}
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−	~~On its 2007~~ Senate ~~scorecard, [[National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard\|National Journal]] rated a no vote in roll call~~ vote 269 as "L-3" (Liberal-3). Votes were rated either conservative or liberal and weighted 1 to 3. The scorecard gave the following description:<blockquote>Waive a procedural objection to requiring photo identification for voters. July 19. (42-54; 60 votes required to waive the Budget Act)<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/senate_votes.htm "2007 Vote Ratings], ~~''National Journal''~~, ~~March 7, 2008.</ref></blockquote>~~	+
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	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="house" rollcall="849"/>		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="house" rollcall="849"/>

RachelEldridge: /* Current status */

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	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="262" />		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="262" />
−		+	{{Record vote display\|U.S. Senate record vote 262, 110th Congress, Session 1}}
−	~~On its 2007~~ Senate ~~scorecard, [[National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard\|National Journal]] rated a no vote in roll call~~ vote 262 as "C-3" (Conservative-3). Votes were rated either conservative or liberal and weighted 1 to 3. The scorecard gave the following description:<blockquote>Waive a procedural objection to denying Social Security benefits for illegal work. July 19. (53-44; 60 votes required to waive the Budget Act)<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/senate_votes.htm "2007 Vote Ratings], ~~''National Journal''~~, ~~March 7, 2008.</ref></blockquote>~~	+
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	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="269" />		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="269" />

RachelEldridge: /* Current status */

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	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="261" />		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="261" />
−		+	{{Record vote display\|U.S. Senate record vote 261, 110th Congress, Session 1}}
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−	~~On its 2007~~ Senate ~~scorecard, [[National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard\|National Journal]] rated a no vote in roll call~~ vote 261 as "L-3" (Liberal-3). Votes were rated either conservative or liberal and weighted 1 to 3. The scorecard gave the following description:<blockquote>Waive a procedural objection to providing legal immunity to people who report suspicious activities. July 19. (57-39; 60 votes required to waive the Budget Act)<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/senate_votes.htm "2007 Vote Ratings], ~~''National Journal''~~, ~~March 7, 2008.</ref></blockquote>~~	+
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	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="262" />		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="262" />
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	On its 2007 Senate scorecard, [[National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard\|National Journal]] rated a no vote in roll call vote 262 as "C-3" (Conservative-3). Votes were rated either conservative or liberal and weighted 1 to 3. The scorecard gave the following description:<blockquote>Waive a procedural objection to denying Social Security benefits for illegal work. July 19. (53-44; 60 votes required to waive the Budget Act)<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/senate_votes.htm "2007 Vote Ratings], ''National Journal'', March 7, 2008.</ref></blockquote>		On its 2007 Senate scorecard, [[National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard\|National Journal]] rated a no vote in roll call vote 262 as "C-3" (Conservative-3). Votes were rated either conservative or liberal and weighted 1 to 3. The scorecard gave the following description:<blockquote>Waive a procedural objection to denying Social Security benefits for illegal work. July 19. (53-44; 60 votes required to waive the Budget Act)<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/senate_votes.htm "2007 Vote Ratings], ''National Journal'', March 7, 2008.</ref></blockquote>

RachelEldridge: /* Current status */

2009-07-27T17:00:54Z

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	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="272" />		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="272" />
−		+	{{Record vote display\|U.S. Senate record vote 272, 110th Congress, Session 1}}
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−	~~On its 2007~~ Senate ~~scorecard, [[National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard\|National Journal]] rated a yes vote in roll call~~ vote 272 as "L-1" (Liberal-1). Votes were rated either conservative or liberal and weighted 1 to 3. The scorecard gave the following description:<blockquote>Increase financial aid for college students and reduce subsidies for student-loan lenders. July 20. (78-18) <ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/senate_votes.htm "2007 Vote Ratings], ~~''National Journal''~~, ~~March 7, 2008.</ref></blockquote>~~	+

	==Original bill summary==		==Original bill summary==

RachelEldridge: /* Current status */

2009-07-27T16:58:26Z

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	On its 2007 Senate scorecard, [[National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard\|National Journal]] rated a no vote in roll call vote 261 as "L-3" (Liberal-3). Votes were rated either conservative or liberal and weighted 1 to 3. The scorecard gave the following description:<blockquote>Waive a procedural objection to providing legal immunity to people who report suspicious activities. July 19. (57-39; 60 votes required to waive the Budget Act)<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/senate_votes.htm "2007 Vote Ratings], ''National Journal'', March 7, 2008.</ref></blockquote>		On its 2007 Senate scorecard, [[National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard\|National Journal]] rated a no vote in roll call vote 261 as "L-3" (Liberal-3). Votes were rated either conservative or liberal and weighted 1 to 3. The scorecard gave the following description:<blockquote>Waive a procedural objection to providing legal immunity to people who report suspicious activities. July 19. (57-39; 60 votes required to waive the Budget Act)<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/senate_votes.htm "2007 Vote Ratings], ''National Journal'', March 7, 2008.</ref></blockquote>
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	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="260" />		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="260" />
	{{Record vote display\|U.S. Senate record vote 260, 110th Congress, Session 1}}		{{Record vote display\|U.S. Senate record vote 260, 110th Congress, Session 1}}
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−	On its 2007 Senate scorecard, [[National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard\|National Journal]] rated a no vote in roll call vote 260 as "L-3" (Liberal-3). Votes were rated either conservative or liberal and weighted 1 to 3. The scorecard gave the following description:<blockquote>Waive a procedural objection to prevent labor bargaining with a union that has not gained secret-ballot approval from a majority of employees. July 19. (42-54; 60 votes required to waive the Budget Act)<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/senate_votes.htm "2007 Vote Ratings], ''National Journal'', March 7, 2008.</ref></blockquote>

	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="272" />		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="272" />

RachelEldridge: /* Current status */

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	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="258" />		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="258" />
−		+	{{Record vote display\|U.S. Senate record vote 258, 110th Congress, Session 1}}
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−	~~On its 2007~~ Senate ~~scorecard, [[National Journal 2007 Senate Scorecard\|National Journal]] rated a no vote in roll call~~ vote 258 as "L-3" (Liberal-3). Votes were rated either conservative or liberal and weighted 1 to 3. The scorecard gave the following description:<blockquote>Waive a procedural objection to barring the Federal Communications Commission from implementing a "fairness doctrine" for broadcasters. July 19. (49-48; 60 votes required to waive the Budget Act)<ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/senate_votes.htm "2007 Vote Ratings], ~~''National Journal''~~, ~~March 7, 2008.</ref></blockquote>~~	+

	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="260" />		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="260" />

RachelEldridge: /* Current status */

2009-07-23T18:52:01Z

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	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="house" rollcall="849"/>		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="house" rollcall="849"/>
−		+	{{Record vote display\|U.S. House of Representatives record vote 849, 110th Congress, Session 1}}
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−	~~On its 2007 House scorecard, [[National Journal 2007 House Scorecard~~\|~~National Journal]] rated a yes vote in roll call vote 849 as "C-1" (Conservative-1)~~. ~~Votes were rated either conservative or liberal and weighted 1 to 3~~. ~~The scorecard gave the following description:<blockquote>Instruct~~ House conferees to accept a Senate provision stating that detainees at Guantanamo should not be transferred to the United States. September 4. (305-83) <ref>[http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm "2007 Vote Ratings], ~~''National Journal''~~, ~~March 7, 2008.</ref></blockquote>~~	+

	<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="258" />		<USvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="258" />

RachelEldridge: /* Changes to the bill */

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Changes to the bill

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	<usvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="266" /><br>		<usvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="266" /><br>

−	~~The United States Chamber of Commerce, which supported the amendment, selected the~~ vote ~~for their [[Chamber of Commerce 2007 Senate Scorecard~~\|~~2007~~ Senate ~~scorecard]], where they gave it the following description:~~	+	{{Record vote display\|U.S. Senate record vote 266, 110th Congress, Session 1}}
−	~~<blockquote>In July, by a~~ vote ~~of 55-40~~, ~~the Senate failed to attain the 60 votes necessary to waive the Budget Act to proceed with consideration of an amendment to H.R. 2669~~, the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007. The Chamber strongly supported the amendment, which would have provided temporary relief for companies in need of highly skilled workers by raising the H1-B visa cap to 115,000 for 2008.The Chamber represents numerous companies and organizations that need to bring highly skilled workers into the United States each year. It is imperative to reform the H1-B visa program and the employment-based green card system to ensure that American businesses remain competitive.<ref>Chamber of Commerce, [http://www.uschamber.com/issues/legislators/07htv_senate.htm "How They Voted 2007 - Senate"].</ref></blockquote>	+

	====Final passage====		====Final passage====

RachelEldridge: /* Final passage */

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	<usvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="326" />		<usvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="senate" rollcall="326" />
−		+	{{Record vote display\|U.S. Senate record vote 326, 110th Congress, Session 1}}

	<usvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="housee" rollcall="864" />		<usvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="housee" rollcall="864" />

RachelEldridge: /* Final passage */

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	<usvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="housee" rollcall="864" />		<usvoteinfo year="2007" chamber="housee" rollcall="864" />
−		+	{{Record vote display\|U.S. House of Representatives record vote 864, 110th Congress, Session 1}}
−	~~The Drum Major Institute, which supported passage, selected the votes for its [[Drum Major Institute 2007 House Scorecard~~\|~~2007 House scorecard]] and [[Drum Major Institute 2007 Senate Scorecard\|2007 Senate scorecard]] where it gave the following description:<blockquote>~~	+
−	~~In today’s world, a college education is increasingly necessary to attain a middle-class standard of living~~. ~~A college-educated workforce is also critical to the nation’s economic strength~~. ~~Yet the cost~~ of ~~college~~, ~~and the amount of debt students must take on to afford it~~, is rising rapidly. The value of federal student aid programs, such as Pell Grants, has failed to keep pace with rising college costs, while many states have reduced their support for public universities. As a result, nearly two thirds of students at four-year colleges must now borrow to finance their college education, and the typical student borrower now graduates with nearly $20,000 in debt—and some with much more. The prospect of taking on tens of thousands of dollars in debt deters some students, especially those from lower-income families, from pursuing college entirely. Meanwhile, the need to pay off costly student loans makes it impractical for many graduates to pursue public service careers in essential fields such as teaching or social work. For many young people, the burden of student loan debt makes it difficult to make ends meet on a daily basis, much less support a family or begin to save for retirement. Through its wide array of measures to make a college education more affordable—including the groundbreaking effort to encourage colleges not to raise tuition, while prodding states to strengthen their investment in higher education—this bill will help millions of American young people attend college and begin their working lives without such an overwhelming burden of debt.<ref>From Drum Major Institute, [http://www.drummajorinstitute.org/pdfs/2007_scorecard_layout_final%20(2).pdf "TheMiddleClass.org 2007 Congressional Scorecard"]</ref></blockquote>	+

	==Articles and resources==		==Articles and resources==