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. Rick Scott
FL
Republican Yes
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
NH
Democrat No
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
AZ
ID ID Yes
Sen. Tina Smith
MN
Democrat No
Sen. Debbie Stabenow
MI
Democrat No
Sen. Dan Sullivan
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Jon Tester
MT
Democrat Yes
Sen. John Thune
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Thom Tillis
NC
Republican Yes
Sen. Tommy Tuberville
AL
Republican Yes
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
MD
Democrat No
Sen. J.D. Vance
OH
Republican Yes
Sen. Mark Warner
VA
Democrat Not Voting
Sen. Raphael Warnock
GA
Democrat No
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
MA
Democrat No
Sen. Peter Welch
VT
Democrat No
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
RI
Democrat No
Sen. Roger Wicker
MS
Republican Yes
Sen. Ron Wyden
OR
Democrat No
Sen. Todd Young
IN
Republican Yes