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Congress·In Progress·S.J.Res. 196

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".

Sen. Merkley and Senate Democrats Move to Block New Federal Student Loan Rules

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Unlikely to pass

Even with support from Senate leaders, these resolutions are difficult to pass because they usually face a veto from the president who oversees the agency that made the rule.

Key Points

EducationEconomy Finance

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

Current students who borrow federal loans would be affected if this resolution passes, since the blocked rule governs the federal student loan program. Changes to loan terms, repayment options, or forgiveness pathways directly shape how much debt students carry after graduation and how they manage it. The direction of the impact depends on whether the underlying rule was favorable or unfavorable to student borrowers.

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Milestones

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Jun 24, 2026Senate

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190.

The Senate is voting on whether to even start debating this bill. This vote can be used to block bills before discussion begins.

Jun 10, 2026Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 432.

The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.

Jun 10, 2026Senate

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

Jun 4, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Jun 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Vote Results

1 vote
SenateFailedProceduralJun 24, 2026

On the Motion to Proceed

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52
Democrat
430 · 2
Republican
052 · 1
Independent
20
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News

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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".

Bill NumberSJRES 196
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionMotion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190.

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Cosponsors

(8)
D: 7I: 1

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