In March the Oklahoma Senate passed the New Hope Scholarship Act by a vote of 30 to 18, with all 24 Republicans voting in favor (roll call here). The bill would give a tax credit to taxpayers who contribute to organizations that provide private-school scholarships for low-income children currently attending failing public schools in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
On April 23 the Oklahoma House of Representatives defeated the measure by a vote of 57 to 40 (roll call here). Here are the 17 Republicans who voted against the bill:
Rep. Don Armes (R-Faxon)
Rep. Gary Banz (R-Midwest City)
Rep. Lisa Billy (R-Purcell)
Rep. Ann Coody (R-Lawton)
Rep. Dale DeWitt (R-Braman)
Rep. John Enns (R-Waukomis)
Rep. George Faught (R-Muskogee)
Rep. Terry Ingmire (R-Stillwater)
Rep. Mike Jackson (R-Enid)
Rep. Shane Jett (R-Tecumseh)
Rep. Fred Jordan (R-Tulsa)
Rep. Charlie Joyner (R-Midwest City)
Rep. Steve Martin (R-Bartlesville)
Rep. Skye McNiel (R-Bristow)
Rep. Phil Richardson (R-Minco)
Rep. Earl Sears (R-Bartlesville)
Rep. Weldon Watson (R-Tulsa)
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