Higher Education Act Amendments

On Jan 24, 2002, the House voted 372–3 on “On Passage” (S 1762). Result: Passed. By party: Republicans 190–3, Democrats 180–0, Independents 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 107th Congress (2001–2002), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held the House majority, while the Senate was split evenly.

Result: Passed
Yes: 372
No: 3
Did not vote: 68
Date: Jan 24, 2002

By party

Republicans190 yes · 3 no · 35 didn’t vote
Democrats180 yes · 0 no · 33 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Jeff Flake R-AZ voted no
Jerry Moran R-KS voted no
Ronald Ernest Paul R-TX voted no

The bill

S. 1762: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish fixed interest rates for student and parent borrowers, to extend current law with respect to special allowances for lenders, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Higher Education Act Amendments: House Vote, Jan 24, 2002,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-510/higher-education-act-amendments (accessed 2026-10-15).