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 Party Sort descending Vote
Sen. Roger Wicker
MS
Republican Yes
Sen. John Barrasso
WY
Republican Yes
Sen. Deb Fischer
NE
Republican Yes
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Markwayne Mullin
OK
Republican Yes
Sen. J.D. Vance
OH
Republican Yes
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican Yes
Sen. Steve Daines
MT
Republican Yes
Sen. Tommy Tuberville
AL
Republican Yes
Sen. Ted Cruz
TX
Republican Yes
Sen. Thom Tillis
NC
Republican Yes
Sen. Mitch McConnell
KY
Republican Yes
Sen. Michael D. Crapo
ID
Republican Yes
Sen. John Thune
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Roger Marshall
KS
Republican Yes
Sen. Kevin Cramer
ND
Republican Yes
Sen. Tom Cotton
AR
Republican Yes
Sen. Dan Sullivan
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis
WY
Republican Yes