Improving Head Start for School Readiness Act of 2007
Official title: “To reauthorize the Head Start Act, to improve program quality, to expand access, and for other purposes.”
Earlier names of the bill: “Improving Head Start Act of 2007”, “Head Start for School Readiness Act”.
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How it passed
The House passed it 381 to 36 on November 14, 2007, with 15 members who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 95 to 0 on November 14, 2007, with 5 senators who did not vote.
It became law on December 12, 2007.
The question on the official record: House, “On Agreeing to the Conference Report”. Senate, “On the Conference Report H.R. 1429”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 154 | 36 | 0 | 10 |
| House Democrats | 227 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Senate Republicans | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senate Democrats | 45 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Senate independents | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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