H.J.Res.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".
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.45
| Bill | H.J.Res.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". |
|---|---|
| Vote question | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 221 / Nay 206 / Present 0 / Not Voting 7 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 219 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 2 | 206 | 0 | 4 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding
Bill Analysis
HJRES 45 is a joint resolution introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at disapproving a specific rule issued by the Department of Education concerning waivers and modifications of federal student loans. This resolution is part of the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which allows Congress to overturn federal regulations.
The resolution targets a rule that potentially alters the administration of federal student loan programs, specifically focusing on the criteria and processes for granting waivers or modifications to borrowers. The Department of Education’s rule may include provisions for loan forgiveness, deferment, or other alterations to repayment terms, which could significantly impact borrowers’ obligations and rights under existing federal student loan programs.
If enacted, HJRES 45 would effectively nullify the Department of Education’s rule, reverting to prior regulations governing federal student loans. This action would affect borrowers who may have been eligible for the new waivers or modifications, thereby maintaining the status quo of existing loan repayment structures.
The resolution does not allocate new funding but serves as a legislative mechanism to disapprove the Department’s rule. Its passage would reinforce the regulatory framework established prior to the new rule’s implementation, potentially impacting millions of federal student loan borrowers who rely on the provisions for financial relief.
Key timelines include the resolution’s introduction and subsequent actions in the House, with the latest action indicating that the Chair has directed the Clerk to inform the Senate of the House’s decision. The resolution’s progress will depend on Senate consideration and potential voting, which could occur within the current legislative session. If passed by both chambers and signed by the President, the resolution would take effect immediately, eliminating the contested rule.
Yea (221)
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (206)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
