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House vote: S. 1095 // November 15, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass

Colonel John M. McHugh Tuition Fairness for Survivors Act of 2021

Sponsor: Jerry Moran (R-KS)

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to disapprove courses of education provided by public institutions of higher learning if such institutions charge a higher rate for tuition and fees than in-state tuition for individuals who are entitled to educational assistance under the Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance 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

424 votes, representing 251,268,911 people97.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

0 votes, representing 0 people0.0%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.6% 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
YeaWon42497.4%
NayLost00.0%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.6%