Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Education rule relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”

Jun. 1, 2023 | H.J. Res. 45

This resolution aimed to overturn President Biden’s student debt relief program addressing the long-standing student debt crisis that hinders economic security for millions. Reversing the bipartisan payment pause and forcing repayment would disproportionately affect those earning less than $75,000 annually, as they constitute 90% of beneficiaries. The relief has allowed these individuals to begin saving for homes and emergencies. 

This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 52
NAYs: 46

Legislator Sort descending State Party Vote
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
NV
Democrat No
Sen. Tom Cotton
AR
Republican Yes
Sen. Kevin Cramer
ND
Republican Yes
Sen. Michael D. Crapo
ID
Republican Yes
Sen. Ted Cruz
TX
Republican Yes
Sen. Steve Daines
MT
Republican Yes
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
IL
Democrat No
Sen. Richard J. Durbin
IL
Democrat No
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Dianne Feinstein
CA
Democrat No
Sen. John Fetterman
PA
Democrat No
Sen. Deb Fischer
NE
Republican Yes
Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
NY
Democrat No
Sen. Lindsey Graham
SC
Republican Yes
Sen. Charles E. Grassley
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Bill Hagerty
TN
Republican Yes
Sen. Margaret Hassan
NH
Democrat No
Sen. Joshua Hawley
MO
Republican Yes
Sen. Martin Heinrich
NM
Democrat No
Sen. John Hickenlooper
CO
Democrat No