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Higher Education Opportunity Act
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To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. George Miller [D, CA-11]Committees: House Education and Labor, House Judiciary, House Science and Technology, House Financial Services, Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
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H.R. 4137 would reauthorize and amend most postsecondary education programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965. The act would affect direct spending by:
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House of Representatives Action
House Record Vote (38)
February 07, 2008
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 7 to H R 4137
On Agreeing to the Amendment
On Agreeing to the Amendment
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 41% - Failed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
179
Ayes
236
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 170 | 9 | 0 |
| Nays | 52 | 184 | 0 |
| Abst. | 13 | 6 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Higher Education Opportunity Act
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 38
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 38, 110th Congress, Session 2
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Nay |
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Description: "Permit student-loan borrowers to discharge their debt in a bankruptcy. February 7. (179-236)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
House Record Vote (40)
February 07, 2008
On Passage: H R 4137 To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes
On Passage
On Passage
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 82% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
354
Ayes
58
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 219 | 135 | 0 |
| Nays | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| Abst. | 12 | 5 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: Higher Education Opportunity Act
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 40
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 2
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 40, 110th Congress, Session 2
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Scorecard: National Journal 2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Aye |
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Description: "Reauthorize the Higher Education Act, including increasing financial aid to students. February 7. (354-58)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/njmagazine/cs_20090228_4813.php) | |
