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House roll call 1766 · 110th Congress · Sep 15, 2008

To extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year, and for other purposes

On Sep 15, 2008, the House voted 368–4 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (HR 6889). Result: Passed. By party: Democrats 203–0, Republicans 165–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
368
No
4
Did not vote
81
Date
Sep 15, 2008

By party

  • Republicans165 yes · 4 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Democrats203 yes · 0 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6889: To extend the authority of the Secretary of Education to purchase guaranteed student loans for an additional year, 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, “To extend the authority of the Secretary of…: House Vote, Sep 15, 2008,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/110-H-1766/to-extend-the-authority-of-the-secretary-of-education (accessed 2026-10-17).

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