H. Res. 956
110th Congress
House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Feb 7, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 7, 2008
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 190 (Roll no. 33). (text: CR H628)
Feb 7, 2008
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 196 (Roll no. 32). (consideration: CR H638-639)
Feb 7, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 956.
Feb 7, 2008
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H628-640)
Feb 6, 2008
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 185.
Feb 6, 2008
It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill. H. Res. 941 is laid upon the table.
Feb 6, 2008
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 110-523, by Ms. Sutton.
Feb 6, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2008 | House · vote #33 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 214–190 | See who voted → |
| Feb 7, 2008 | House · vote #32 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 204–196 | See who voted → |
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Plain-English summary
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 956: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4137) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965, and for other purposes.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-956/
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