House vote: S. 2733 // March 12, 2008Needed two-thirds to pass
Higher Education Extension Act of 2008
Sponsor: EDWARD KENNEDY (D-MA)
Higher Education Extension Act of 2008 - Amends the Higher Education Extension Act of 2005 to extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 through April 30, 2008.
Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.6% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 411 | 94.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 4 | 1.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.6% |