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Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Senate Votes - H.R. 1124: District of Columbia College Access Act extension

H.R. 1124: To extend the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999

Debate

Amendments (GovTrack, Thomas)

House Activity, Votes

S.Amdt. 2887 by Sen. Coburn [R-OK]
To exempt millionaires from receiving educational scholarship funds intended for needy families.

S.Amdt. 2888 by Sen. Coburn [R-OK]
To prohibit the Federal Government from favoring public colleges and universities over private colleges and universities under the District of Columbia College Access Act of 1999.
Rejected 38-59

On Passage of the Bill
Passed 96-0


Senate Passes Five-Year Extension of D.C. Tuition Assistance Program
The Senate voted 96-0 on Tuesday to extend for five years a program giving District of Columbia high school graduates tuition assistance to attend colleges nationwide.

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