S. 2343 (112th): Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012
- Introduced:
Apr 24, 2012
112th Congress, 2011–2013- Status:
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Failed Senate
on May 24, 2012This bill failed in the Senate on May 24, 2012.
- Sponsor:
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Harry Reid
Senior Senator from Nevada
Democrat - Text:
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Last Updated: Apr 24, 2012
Length: 12 pages
About the bill
- Full Title
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes.
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Referred to Committee
Last Action: May 17, 2012
Referred to Committee
Last Action: May 7, 2012
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The “S.” in “S. 2343” means this is a Senate bill in the United States Congress. A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.
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History
Details
- Cosponsors
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22 cosponsors (21D, 1I) (show)
- Votes
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May 8, 2012 12:01 p.m.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 52/45May 24, 2012 3:46 p.m.
Amendment Rejected 34/62May 24, 2012 4:02 p.m.
Bill Defeated 51/43
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