H.J.Res. 45 · 118th Congress

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".

Introduced on Mar 27, 2023 by Bob Good (R-VA-5). 94 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Jun 21, 2023): The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

Stage
Sent to the President
Introduced
Mar 27, 2023
Cosponsors
94
0 from the other party
Policy area
Education
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Education
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Higher education
  • Student aid and college costs

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Bob GoodR-VA-5Sponsor

Republicans · 94

Roll calls

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  1. On Passage
    May 24, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 218–203
  2. On the Motion
    May 31, 2023· Senate· Procedural· Motion Agreed to 51–46
  3. On the Joint Resolution
    Jun 1, 2023· Senate· Passage· Joint Resolution Passed 52–46
  4. Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding
    Jun 21, 2023· House· Passage· Failed 221–206

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Mar 27, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Mar 27, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Mar 27, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  4. May 10, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. May 10, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 18.
  6. May 18, 2023 · HouseFILING AUTHORITY - Mr. Grothman asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Education and the Workforce be permitted to file its report to accompany H.J. Res. 45 at any time today, May 18, 2023. Agreed to without objection.
  7. May 18, 2023Reported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-71.
  8. May 18, 2023 · HouseReported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-71.
  9. May 18, 2023 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
  10. May 22, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 429 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 467, S.J. Res. 11 and H.J. Res. 45. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 467 under a structured rule with one of hour of general debate. S.J. Res. 11 and H.J. Res. 45 are considered under closed rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit provided on H.R. 467 and H.J. Res. 45, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
  11. May 23, 2023 · HouseRule H. Res. 429 passed House.
  12. May 24, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 429. (consideration: CR H2562-2571)
  13. May 24, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 467, S.J. Res. 11 and H.J. Res. 45. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 467 under a structured rule with one of hour of general debate. S.J. Res. 11 and H.J. Res. 45 are considered under closed rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit provided on H.R. 467 and H.J. Res. 45, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
  14. May 24, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 45.
  15. May 24, 2023 · HouseWORDS TAKEN DOWN - During the course of debate, exception was taken to certain words used and a demand was made to have the words taken down. Mr. Frost asked unanimous consent to withdraw the offending words. Agreed to without objection.
  16. May 24, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 45.
  17. May 24, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  18. May 24, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. J. Res. 45, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution, and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  19. May 24, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2577-2578)
  20. May 24, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 234). (text: CR H2562)House · Roll call 234
  21. May 24, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 203 (Roll no. 234). (text: CR H2562)House · Roll call 234
  22. May 24, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  23. May 30, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
  24. May 31, 2023 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 134. (consideration: CR S1817)Senate · Roll call 134
  25. May 31, 2023 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion.
  26. Jun 1, 2023 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1857-1858, S1862, S1867-1868)
  27. Jun 1, 2023Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 135.Senate · Roll call 135
  28. Jun 1, 2023 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 135.Senate · Roll call 135
  29. Jun 2, 2023 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  30. Jun 7, 2023 · HouseThe Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H2775)
  31. Jun 7, 2023 · HouseThe Chair announced that the objections of the President to H. J. Res. 45 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House document (118-46).
  32. Jun 7, 2023Presented to President.
  33. Jun 7, 2023 · HousePresented to President.
  34. Jun 7, 2023Vetoed by President.
  35. Jun 7, 2023 · HouseVetoed by President.
  36. Jun 21, 2023 · HouseThe Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
  37. Jun 21, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of June 7, 2023 the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J. Res. 45. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding.
  38. Jun 21, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3036-3044)
  39. Jun 21, 2023Failed of passage in House over veto On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 221 - 206 (Roll no. 277).House · Roll call 277
  40. Jun 21, 2023 · HouseOn passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 221 - 206 (Roll no. 277).House · Roll call 277
  41. Jun 21, 2023 · HouseMotion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  42. Jun 21, 2023 · HouseOn motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Education and the Workforce. Agreed to without objection.
  43. Jun 21, 2023 · HouseThe Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. NATIONAL ASSN OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES5 reports
    $510K reported (all issues)
  2. National Taxpayers Union5 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)
  3. CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE LENDING, A SUPPORTING CORP OF CTR FOR COMMUNITY SELF-HELP2 reports
    $150K reported (all issues)
  4. Service Employees International Union CTW-CLC2 reports
    $484.5K reported (all issues)
  5. AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES1 report
    $610K reported (all issues)
  6. Job Creators Network1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

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  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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