Free Higher Education Act of 2003
Proposed by Columbian Democratic Union
Failing
passing in 1 of 2 chambers
Opened
25 Dec 2003
Voting closes
23 Feb 2004
Chambers
2 legislatures
Articles
1 change
Rationale
Free higher education removes financial barriers, ensuring equal opportunity and a more equipped workforce for all.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Tuition |
Tuition fees
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Free higher education for all
|
1
University TuitionPrevious law
Tuition fees
Free higher education for all
Timeline
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Draft25 December 2003
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Vote Open25 December 2003
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Vote Closed23 February 2004
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Did Not Become Law23 February 2004
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
Failed
0Yes
0No
100Not voted
100 seats
For: 0 / 100 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 100
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 0.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Democratic Union Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Democrats | 0 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 26 | Not voted |
House of Representatives
Passed
198Yes
0No
237Abstained
0Not voted
435 seats
For: 198 / 435 seats (45.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 237 · Not voted: 0
50.1% of those voting must vote in favour (actual = 100.0%)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbian Democratic Union Proposer | 198 | Yes | No reason given |
| Liberal Democrats | 237 | Abstain | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 103 | Not voted |
Presidency
Passed
0Yes
0No
1Abstained
0Not voted
1 seat
For: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 1 · Not voted: 0
Passes unless the office holder votes against (abstention counts as pass)
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Democrats | 1 | Abstain | No reason given |