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House Votes Down Controversial SCORE Act for Athletes

12/4/2025

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The House canceled the vote on the SCORE Act, a bill to regulate name, image, and likeness deals for college athletes, before it could come to the floor.
The vote to bring the SCORE Act to the floor was 210-209, with some Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
The White House supports the SCORE Act, while critics say it undermines athletes’ rights and could affect disadvantaged college athletes.

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The House canceled the vote on the SCORE Act, a bill to regulate name, image, and likeness deals for college athletes, before it could come to the floor.
The vote to bring the SCORE Act to the floor was 210-209, with some Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.
The White House supports the SCORE Act, while critics say it undermines athletes’ rights and could affect disadvantaged college athletes.