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House roll call 1216 · 110th Congress · Feb 7, 2008

To amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes

On Feb 7, 2008, the House voted 354–58 on “On Passage” (HR 4137). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 219–0, Republicans 135–58. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 58 members voted against their own party.

During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Result
Passed
Yes
354
No
58
Did not vote
41
Date
Feb 7, 2008

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 58 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats219 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4137: Higher Education Opportunity Act

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, “To amend and extend the Higher Education Act…: House Vote, Feb 7, 2008,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/110-H-1216/to-amend-and-extend-the-higher-education-act-of (accessed 2026-10-17).

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