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Charles F. Bass

Charles F. Bass on Education

RepublicanNH

Education60 votes · 61.7/100 consistent
Expand federal roleReduce federal role

163 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Education. 60 of them counted toward the score above: 44 toward “Expand federal role” and 16 toward “Reduce federal role”.

The other 103 did not count: 103 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 0 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
2012-09-11Providing for consideration of H.R. 5544, to authorize and expedite a land exchange involving National Forest System land in the State of Minnesota for the public school system, and for consideration of H.R. 5949, to extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for 5 yearsH.Res. 773 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2012-09-11Providing for consideration of H.R. 5544, to authorize and expedite a land exchange involving National Forest System land in the State of Minnesota for the public school system, and for consideration of H.R. 5949, to extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for 5 yearsH.Res. 773 · 112th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
2012-04-27To extend student loan interest rates for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford LoansH.R. 4628 · 112th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
2012-04-27To extend student loan interest rates for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford LoansH.R. 4628 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2012-04-26Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3523) Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4628) to extend student loan interest rates for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford LoansH.Res. 631 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2012-04-26Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3523) Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4628) to extend student loan interest rates for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford LoansH.Res. 631 · 112th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionYeaDirection not readable
2012-02-28Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education ActH.R. 2117 · 112th Congress · On PassageYeaReduce federal role
2012-02-28Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education ActH.R. 2117 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2012-02-28Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education ActH.R. 2117 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2012-02-28Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education ActH.R. 2117 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2012-02-28Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education ActH.R. 2117 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2012-02-28Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2117) to prohibit the Department of Education from overreaching into academic affairs and program eligibility under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965H.Res. 563 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2011-09-13Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools ActH.R. 2218 · 112th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
2011-09-13Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools ActH.R. 2218 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2011-09-13Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools ActH.R. 2218 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2011-09-13Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools ActH.R. 2218 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2011-09-08Providing for consideration of H.R. 2218, to amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; and for consideration of H.R. 1892, to authorize appropriations for FY 2012 for intelligence activities of the U.S. Government, the Community Management Account, and the CIA Retirement SystemH.Res. 392 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionDid not voteDirection not readable
2011-09-08Providing for consideration of H.R. 2218, to amend the charter school program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; and for consideration of H.R. 1892, to authorize appropriations for FY 2012 for intelligence activities of the U.S. Government, the Community Management Account, and the CIA Retirement SystemH.Res. 392 · 112th Congress · On Ordering the Previous QuestionDid not voteDirection not readable
2011-08-01To make a technical amendment to the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002S. 365 · 112th Congress · On PassageYeaDirection not readable
2011-03-30Scholarships for Opportunity and Results ActH.R. 471 · 112th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
2011-03-30Scholarships for Opportunity and Results ActH.R. 471 · 112th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2011-03-30SOAR ActH.R. 471 · 112th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2006-03-30College Access and Opportunity ActH.R. 609 · 109th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
2006-03-30College Access and Opportunity Act of 2006H.R. 609 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2006-03-30College Access and Opportunity Act of 2006H.R. 609 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2006-03-30College Access and Opportunity Act of 2006H.R. 609 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-03-30College Access and Opportunity Act of 2006H.R. 609 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-03-29College Access and Opportunity Act of 2006H.R. 609 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2006-03-29College Access and Opportunity Act of 2006H.R. 609 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-03-29Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 609) to amend and extend the Higher Education Act of 1965H.Res. 741 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2005-11-16Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit deplorably infringed on parental rights in Fields v. Palmdale School DistrictH.Res. 547 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2005-11-16Child Medication Safety ActH.R. 1790 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaExpand federal role
2005-09-22School Readiness ActH.R. 2123 · 109th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
2005-09-22School Readiness Act of 2005H.R. 2123 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2005-09-22School Readiness Act of 2005H.R. 2123 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2005-09-22School Readiness Act of 2005H.R. 2123 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2005-09-22School Readiness Act of 2005H.R. 2123 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2005-09-22School Readiness Act of 2005H.R. 2123 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2005-09-22Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2123) to reauthorize the Head Start Act to improve the school readiness of disadvantaged children, and for other purposesH.Res. 455 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2005-09-08Student Grant Hurricane and Disaster Relief ActH.R. 3668 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaExpand federal role
2005-09-07To provide the Secretary of Education with waiver authority for students who are eligible for Pell Grants who are adversely affected by a natural disasterH.R. 3169 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaExpand federal role
2004-11-19To reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and for other purposesH.R. 1350 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaExpand federal role
2004-10-07Taxpayer-Teacher Protection ActH.R. 5186 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaExpand federal role
2004-05-04Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music educationH.Con.Res. 380 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2004-03-10Expressing the sense of Congress that Kids Love a Mystery is a program that promotes literacy and should be encouragedH.Con.Res. 373 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2003-07-25School Readiness ActH.R. 2210 · 108th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
2003-07-25School Readiness ActH.R. 2210 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2003-07-25School Readiness Act of 2003H.R. 2210 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-07-25School Readiness Act of 2003H.R. 2210 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-07-09Teacher Recruitment and Retention ActH.R. 438 · 108th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
2003-07-09Ready to Teach ActH.R. 2211 · 108th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
2003-07-09Ready to Teach Act of 2003H.R. 2211 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-05-21Child Medication Safety ActH.R. 1170 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaExpand federal role
2003-04-30To Reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Education ActH.R. 1350 · 108th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
2003-04-30Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004H.R. 1350 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-04-30Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004H.R. 1350 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-04-30Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004H.R. 1350 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-04-30Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004H.R. 1350 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-04-01Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students ActH.R. 1412 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaExpand federal role
2002-09-04Education Savings and School Excellence Permanence Act of 2002H.R. 5203 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, As AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2002-07-16Fed Up Higher Education Technical Amendments of 2002H.R. 4866 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2002-01-24Higher Education Act AmendmentsS. 1762 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
2001-12-20To establish fixed interest rates for student and parent borrowers, and for other purposes.S. 1762 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaExpand federal role
2001-12-13No Child Left Behind ActH.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the Conference ReportYeaExpand federal role
2001-11-15Expressing the sense of Congress that schools in the US should set aside a sufficient period of time to allow children to pray for, or quietly reflect on behalf of, the Nation during this time of struggle against the forces of international terrorism.H.Con.Res. 239 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2001-11-06Need-Based Educational Aid ActH.R. 768 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate AmendmentsYeaExpand federal role
2001-10-23Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students ActH.R. 3086 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaExpand federal role
2001-10-16Expressing the Sense of the Congress that Public Schools May Display the Words “God Bless America” as an Expression of Support for the NationH.Con.Res. 248 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2001-10-10Internet Equity and Education ActH.R. 1992 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
2001-10-10Internet Equity and Education Act of 2001H.R. 1992 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2001-07-18No Child Left Behind ActH.R. 1 · 107th Congress · Table Motion to Instruct ConfereesNayDirection not readable
2001-07-18No Child Left Behind ActH.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Motion to go to ConferenceYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-23No Child Left Behind ActH.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On PassageYeaExpand federal role
2001-05-23No Child Left Behind ActH.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable
2001-05-23No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2001-05-23No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-23No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-23No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-23No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-23No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-23No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-23No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-23No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-22No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-22No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-22No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-22No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2001-05-22No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-22No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 H.R. 1 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2001-05-17Providing for the Consideration of H.R. 1, No Child Left Behind ActH.Res. 143 · 107th Congress · On Agreeing to the ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2001-04-03Need-Based Educational Aid ActH.R. 768 · 107th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2000-10-24National Science Education Act — H R 4271 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED NATIONAL SCIENCE EDUCATION ACTH.R. 4271 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaExpand federal role
2000-09-25Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Education for All Hanidcapped Children Act of 1975 — H CON RES 399 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE RECOGNIZING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENACTMENT OF THE EDUCATION FOR ALL HANIDCAPPED CHILDREN ACT OF 1975H.Con.Res. 399 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2000-05-15Expressing the Sense of the Congress with Regard to In-School Personal Safety Education Programs for Children — H CON RES 309 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS WITH REGARD TO IN-SCHOOL PERSONAL SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR CHILDRENH.Con.Res. 309 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
2000-05-03IDEA Full Funding Act — H R 4055 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS IDEA FULL FUNDING ACTH.R. 4055 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaExpand federal role
1999-11-17To provide support for certain institutes and schools. — S 440 QUESTION: SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN INSTITUTES AND SCHOOLS.S. 440 · 106th Congress · Suspend the Rules and PassNayReduce federal role
1999-11-04Expressing the Sense of Congress that Direct Systematic Phonics Instruction Should be Used in All Schools — H CON RES 214 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE, AS AMENDED EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF CONGRESS THAT DIRECT SYSTEMATIC PHONICS INSTRUCTION SHOULD BE USED IN ALL SCHOOLSH.Con.Res. 214 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
1999-11-02Encouraging the Secretary of Education, and State and Local Educational Agencies to Promote Financial Literacy Training — H CON RES 213 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE ENCOURAGING THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, AND STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAININGH.Con.Res. 213 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeYeaDirection not readable
1999-10-21Academic Achievement for All Act (Straight A’s Act) — H R 2300 QUESTION: ON PASSAGE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL ACT (STRAIGHT A'S ACT)H.R. 2300 · 106th Congress · On PassageYeaReduce federal role
1999-10-21Academic Achievement for All Act (Straight A’s Act) — H R 2300 QUESTION: ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL ACT (STRAIGHT A'S ACT)H.R. 2300 · 106th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsNayDirection not readable

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Expand federal role / Reduce federal role axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.