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West Virginia House of DelegatesHB 5537

Repealing obsolete and outdated sections of the Education code.

Failed 47–49Crossed party linesClose

What it does: As first passed by the House, before Senate and later House amendments, repeals education code sections on teacher professional development, a behavior interventionist pilot program, use of school buildings as child care facilities, and the High School Graduation Improvement Act. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Motion to consider rejected

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The tally

Yes 47 · No 49 · Not voting 3

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats900
Republicans38493

Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 38 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (99)

Yes 47

No 49

Not voting 3

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.