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 State Sort descending Party Vote
Sen. Susan Collins
ME
Republican Yes
Sen. Angus King
ME
ID ID No
Sen. Debbie Stabenow
MI
Democrat No
Sen. Gary Peters
MI
Democrat No
Sen. Tina Smith
MN
Democrat No
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MN
Democrat No
Sen. Eric Schmitt
MO
Republican Yes
Sen. Joshua Hawley
MO
Republican Yes
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
MS
Republican Yes
Sen. Roger Wicker
MS
Republican Yes
Sen. Steve Daines
MT
Republican Yes
Sen. Jon Tester
MT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Thom Tillis
NC
Republican Yes
Sen. Ted Budd
NC
Republican Yes
Sen. Kevin Cramer
ND
Republican Yes
Sen. John Hoeven
ND
Republican Yes
Sen. Pete Ricketts
NE
Republican Yes
Sen. Deb Fischer
NE
Republican Yes
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
NH
Democrat No
Sen. Margaret Hassan
NH
Democrat No