S.J.Res. 196 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Jun 4, 2026
119th Congress
2nd SessionS.J.Res. 196
2nd SessionS.J.Res. 196
JOINT RESOLUTION
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 "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
In the SenateNo vote yet
Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · Education · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 24, 2026: “Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Motion to Proceed · Jun 24, 2026
Motion to Proceed Rejected 45–52
YesNoDidn’t vote
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 43 | 0 | 2 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 0 | 52 | 1 |
Source: senate.gov · roll call 190
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Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.