House vote: S. 2929 // May 6, 2008Needed two-thirds to pass
To temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965
Sponsor: EDWARD KENNEDY (D-MA)
Amends the Higher Education Extension Act of 2005 to extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 through May 31, 2008. Provides that this extension shall take effect as if enacted on 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 6.2% 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 | 408 | 93.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.2% |