H.R. 3724 · 118TH CONGRESSHouse · Jun 4, 2025
End Woke Higher Education Act
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On Motion to Recommit
On Motion to Recommit
The House of Representatives rejected a motion to recommit H.R. 3724, the End Woke Higher Education Act. A motion to recommit is a procedural move, typically offered by the minority party, that serves as a final attempt to send a bill back to committee or amend it before a final vote on passage. In this instance, the motion failed with 195 votes in favor and 203 against. The vote was entirely split along party lines, with all participating Democrats voting for the motion and all Republicans voting against it. This outcome indicates that the minority party was unable to secure the necessary support to alter the legislation or delay its progress through the House. Because the motion failed, the bill remained on the House floor for further consideration without the changes proposed by the minority party. This procedural hurdle is a common feature of the legislative process, often used to highlight policy differences between the two parties on high-profile issues like higher education reform.
On Passage
On Passage
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 3724, titled the End Woke Higher Education Act, with a final vote of 213 to 201. This legislation seeks to implement new standards for higher education institutions, focusing on campus policies and academic environments. The bill's passage represents a significant legislative effort to address cultural and administrative practices within American colleges and universities. The vote was highly partisan, with 209 Republicans voting in favor and 201 Democrats voting against. Only four Democrats crossed party lines to support the measure, while no Republicans voted in opposition. This breakdown highlights a sharp ideological divide in Congress regarding the federal government's role in overseeing the internal policies of higher education institutions. Following this successful House vote, the bill will now move to the Senate for consideration. Because the Senate is currently controlled by a Democratic majority, the legislation faces a difficult path toward becoming law. If the Senate does not take up the bill or fails to pass it, the current federal regulations governing these aspects of higher education will remain unchanged.