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House roll call 507 · 107th Congress · Dec 20, 2001

To establish fixed interest rates for student and parent borrowers, and for other purposes.

On Dec 20, 2001, the House voted 257–148 on “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass” (S 1762). Result: Failed. By party: Republicans 207–3, Democrats 49–144, Independents 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
Failed
Yes
257
No
148
Did not vote
38
Date
Dec 20, 2001

By party

  • Republicans207 yes · 3 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 144 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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, “To establish fixed interest rates for…: House Vote, Dec 20, 2001,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/107-H-507/to-establish-fixed-interest-rates-for-student-and-parent (accessed 2026-10-17).