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S.2929: A bill to temporarily extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 29, 2008
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Higher Education Extension Act of 2005 to extend the programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965 through May 31, 2008. Provides that this extension shall take effect as if enacted on April 30, 2008.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Held at the desk.
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Mr. Tierney moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2929.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Bonner objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 256).
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Mrs. Emerson moved to reconsider the vote.
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Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote
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On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 223 - 189 (Roll no. 257).
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Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
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Senate agreed to the House amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Cleared for White House.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 110-230.
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| April 29, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) |