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 Sort descending State Party Vote
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
WI
Democrat No
Sen. John Barrasso
WY
Republican Yes
Sen. Michael Bennet
CO
Democrat Not Voting
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
TN
Republican Yes
Sen. Richard Blumenthal
CT
Democrat No
Sen. Cory Booker
NJ
Democrat No
Sen. John Boozman
AR
Republican Yes
Sen. Mike Braun
IN
Republican Yes
Sen. Katie Britt
AL
Republican Yes
Sen. Sherrod Brown
OH
Democrat No
Sen. Ted Budd
NC
Republican Yes
Sen. Maria Cantwell Democrat No
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
WV
Republican Yes
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
MD
Democrat No
Sen. Thomas R. Carper
DE
Democrat No
Sen. Bob Casey
PA
Democrat No
Sen. Bill Cassidy
LA
Republican Yes
Sen. Susan Collins
ME
Republican Yes
Sen. Christopher A. Coons
DE
Democrat No
Sen. John Cornyn
TX
Republican Yes