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House vote: H.R. 6376 // May 17, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass

Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act

Sponsor: Cynthia Axne (D-IA)

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a five-year pilot program to expand eligibility for the work-study allowance program to individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training at a rate equal to at least half of that required of a full-time student. To offset the cost of the program, the bill extends from January 14, 2031, to January 23, 2031, the end of the period for certain VA housing loan fee rates under the VA home loan program.

Armed Forces and National Security Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

363 votes, representing 217,353,931 people83.5%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

43 votes, representing 26,424,055 people10.1%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 6.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon36383.5%
NayLost4310.1%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken06.4%