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 Sort descending | Party | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sen. Cory Booker | 
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Robert Menendez |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Ben Ray Luján |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Martin Heinrich |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Jacky Rosen |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Charles E. Schumer |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Sherrod Brown |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. J.D. Vance | 
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. James Lankford |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Markwayne Mullin |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Ron Wyden |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Jeff Merkley |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Bob Casey |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
|
Sen. John Fetterman |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Jack Reed |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse |
Democrat
|
No | |
|
Sen. Tim Scott |
Republican
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Lindsey Graham |
Republican
|
Yes |
2023 Senate Key Votes
- Nomination of Nancy Abudu to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
- Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Education rule relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
- Nomination of Casey Pitts to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- Nomination of Gwynne A. Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
- Nomination of Jessica Looman to be administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL)
- Prohibit Executive Order 14019, Promoting Access to Voting
- Nomination of Martin O’Malley to be Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner