Few community college students graduate on time. One reason many spend extra time and money trying to earn associate degrees is because community colleges often require more than 60 credits to meet academic program requirements.
If the bill is passed by the Senate, both the House and Senate bills are returned to the House with a note indicating any changes. If the Senate has made amendments, the House must vote on the bill again as both Chambers of Congress must agree to identical legislation in order for it to become law.
The last time the House and Senate passed a budget together was 2010, when Democrats were in charge of both chambers, just as the GOP is today. âThis is something many Americans have been waiting a long time to see,â Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said.