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 ascending Vote
Sen. John Cornyn
TX
Republican Yes
Sen. Mike Lee
UT
Republican Yes
Sen. Susan Collins
ME
Republican Yes
Sen. James Lankford
OK
Republican Yes
Sen. Bill Cassidy
LA
Republican Yes
Sen. Tim Scott
SC
Republican Yes
Sen. Rick Scott
FL
Republican Yes
Sen. John Kennedy
LA
Republican Yes
Sen. Eric Schmitt
MO
Republican Yes
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
WV
Republican Yes
Sen. Ron Johnson
WI
Republican Yes
Sen. Marco Rubio
FL
Republican Yes
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
MS
Republican Yes
Sen. Ted Budd
NC
Republican Yes
Sen. Mike Rounds
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. John Hoeven
ND
Republican Yes
Sen. Katie Britt
AL
Republican Yes
Sen. Mitt Romney
UT
Republican Yes
Sen. Mike Braun
IN
Republican Yes
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
Republican Yes