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. Markwayne Mullin
OK
Republican Yes
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Christopher S. Murphy
CT
Democrat No
Sen. Patty Murray Democrat No
Sen. Jon Ossoff
GA
Democrat No
Sen. Alex Padilla
CA
Democrat No
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
Republican Yes
Sen. Gary Peters
MI
Democrat No
Sen. Jack Reed
RI
Democrat No
Sen. Pete Ricketts
NE
Republican Yes
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
Republican Yes
Sen. Mitt Romney
UT
Republican Yes
Sen. Jacky Rosen
NV
Democrat No
Sen. Mike Rounds
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Marco Rubio
FL
Republican Yes
Sen. Bernard Sanders
VT
ID ID No
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
Democrat No
Sen. Eric Schmitt
MO
Republican Yes
Sen. Charles E. Schumer
NY
Democrat No
Sen. Tim Scott
SC
Republican Yes