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House roll call 1215 · 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 194–216 on “On Motion to Recommit with Instructions” (HR 4137). Result: Failed. By party: Democrats 7–212, Republicans 187–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 11 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
Failed
Yes
194
No
216
Did not vote
43
Date
Feb 7, 2008

By party

  • Republicans187 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 212 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-1215/to-amend-and-extend-the-higher-education-act-of (accessed 2026-10-17).