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. Robert Menendez
NJ
Democrat No
Sen. Edward J. Markey
MA
Democrat No
Sen. Jon Tester
MT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Joe Manchin III
WV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
NV
Democrat No
Sen. Debbie Stabenow
MI
Democrat No
Sen. Ben Ray Luján
NM
Democrat No
Sen. Tina Smith
MN
Democrat No
Sen. Christopher A. Coons
DE
Democrat No
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
NH
Democrat No
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MN
Democrat No
Sen. Bob Casey
PA
Democrat No
Sen. Thomas R. Carper
DE
Democrat No
Sen. Charles E. Schumer
NY
Democrat No
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
MD
Democrat No
Sen. Mark Kelly
AZ
Democrat No
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
Democrat No
Sen. Tim Kaine
VA
Democrat No
Sen. Maria Cantwell Democrat No
Sen. Sherrod Brown
OH
Democrat No