House vote: H.R. 2117 // February 28, 2012
Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act
Sponsor: Virginia Foxx (R-NC)
" Prohibits the Secretary of Education from promulgating or enforcing any regulation or rule that defines "credit hour" for any purpose under the HEA.
Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 240 | 55.0% |
| Yea | Lost | 165 | 38.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.8% |