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. John Boozman
AR
Republican Yes
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
Republican Yes
Sen. Joshua Hawley
MO
Republican Yes
Sen. Pete Ricketts
NE
Republican Yes
Sen. Bill Hagerty
TN
Republican Yes
Sen. Todd Young
IN
Republican Yes
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
TN
Republican Yes
Sen. Charles E. Grassley
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
Republican Yes
Sen. Roger Wicker
MS
Republican Yes
Sen. John Barrasso
WY
Republican Yes
Sen. Lindsey Graham
SC
Republican Yes
Sen. Deb Fischer
NE
Republican Yes
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Markwayne Mullin
OK
Republican Yes
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. J.D. Vance
OH
Republican Yes
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican Yes
Sen. Tommy Tuberville
AL
Republican Yes
Sen. Steve Daines
MT
Republican Yes