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. Maria Cantwell Democrat No
Sen. Sherrod Brown
OH
Democrat No
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono
HI
Democrat No
Sen. Jacky Rosen
NV
Democrat No
Sen. John Hickenlooper
CO
Democrat No
Sen. Martin Heinrich
NM
Democrat No
Sen. Cory Booker
NJ
Democrat No
Sen. Margaret Hassan
NH
Democrat No
Sen. Richard Blumenthal
CT
Democrat No
Sen. Jack Reed
RI
Democrat No
Sen. Gary Peters
MI
Democrat No
Sen. Ron Wyden
OR
Democrat No
Sen. Michael Bennet
CO
Democrat Not Voting
Sen. Alex Padilla
CA
Democrat No
Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
NY
Democrat No
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
RI
Democrat No
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
WI
Democrat No
Sen. Jon Ossoff
GA
Democrat No
Sen. Peter Welch
VT
Democrat No
Sen. Patty Murray Democrat No