May 14, 2008 - 2:05pm
House rejects education funding amendment
By James W. Pindell
Category: LocalTags: education funding amendement
CONCORD -- The newest version of an education funding constitutional amendment did not receive enough votes to go on the senate this afternoon.
The compromise amendment, backed by the House Democratic leadership, failed to get the 60 percent needed to amend the state constitution.
The amendment was defeated 140 to 222.
Getting an amendment has been Gov. John Lynch's biggest priority this legislative session.
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You're story is incorrect. The compromise amendment did not receive a majority. It only got 140 votes for and 222 against.
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