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118th Congress (1st) Vote 134 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".
6/6/2023, 5:26 PM
Vote Summary
HJRES 45 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".
118th Congress (1st) Vote 134 is a Senate Vote on Bill HJRES 45, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".. HJRES 45 was introduced on March 27, 2023 by 1 Sponsors and 188 Cosponsors.
Bill 118 hjres 45, also known as the "Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to 'Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans'", is a piece of legislation that aims to overturn a rule proposed by the Department of Education regarding waivers and modifications of federal student loans.
The rule in question, submitted by the Department of Education, seeks to make changes to the process by which federal student loans can be waived or modified. This rule has sparked controversy and debate among lawmakers, with some arguing that it could potentially harm students who rely on federal student loans to finance their education.
If passed, Bill 118 hjres 45 would disapprove of the Department of Education's rule under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. This would effectively nullify the rule and prevent it from being implemented.
Overall, the passage of this bill would have significant implications for the future of federal student loan policies and regulations. It is important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential impact of this legislation on students and the education system as a whole before making a decision on its passage.
The vote passed with a tally of 51 For, 46 Against, 0 Present, and 3 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 2 Democrats, 48 Republican, and 1 Independents voting For, 44 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 2 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 2 Democrats, 1 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.
Voting For
Democrat
Republican
Independent
51
2
48
1
Voting Against
Democrat
Republican
Independent
46
44
0
2
Voting Present
Democrat
Republican
Independent
0
0
0
0
Not Voting
Democrat
Republican
Independent
3
2
1
0
Official Vote Question
On the Motion (Motion to Proceed to H.J. Res. 45) - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".
Official Vote Result
Motion Agreed to (51-46)
Comments
Senators' Votes on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans".
Voting Member of 118th Congress (1st) Vote 134

Todd Young

Elizabeth Warren

Mark R. Warner

Sheldon Whitehouse

Peter Welch

Raphael G. Warnock

Ron Wyden

Roger F. Wicker

J. D. Vance

Chris Van Hollen

Thom Tillis

Jon Tester

Tommy Tuberville

John Thune
