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. Mike Rounds
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. John Thune
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
TN
Republican Yes
Sen. Bill Hagerty
TN
Republican Yes
Sen. John Cornyn
TX
Republican Yes
Sen. Ted Cruz
TX
Republican Yes
Sen. Mike Lee
UT
Republican Yes
Sen. Mitt Romney
UT
Republican Yes
Sen. Tim Kaine
VA
Democrat No
Sen. Mark Warner
VA
Democrat Not Voting
Sen. Bernard Sanders
VT
ID ID No
Sen. Peter Welch
VT
Democrat No
Sen. Maria Cantwell Democrat No
Sen. Patty Murray Democrat No
Sen. Ron Johnson
WI
Republican Yes
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
WI
Democrat No
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
WV
Republican Yes
Sen. Joe Manchin III
WV
Democrat Yes
Sen. John Barrasso
WY
Republican Yes
Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis
WY
Republican Yes