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Jeff Merkley (D-OR)

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".

S.J.Res. 196 · Senate resolution Education

A Democratic resolution with 7 Democratic cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

How Congress voted

What this bill would do

S. J. Res. 196 is a joint resolution introduced in the Senate on June 4, 2026. Senators Merkley, Alsobrooks, Sanders, and Schumer introduced the measure. The legislation provides for congressional disapproval of a specific rule. The targeted rule was submitted by the Department of Education. It relates to the Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations. If the resolution passes, the rule will have no force or effect.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 4

  • Scored -5

    Does this make college cost less?

    The resolution disapproves of Department of Education regulations related to the Federal Student Loan Program, potentially impacting student loan policies and borrower relief.

  • Scored -5

    Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay?

    By nullifying the Department of Education's federal student loan program final regulations, the measure could reduce potential relief or restructuring options for borrowers.

  • Scored -5

    Would students be better off under this?

    Students holding federal student loans could face alterations or rollbacks in loan program regulations due to the disapproval resolution.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

  • The Senate: a vote on whether to start debating something This decides only whether the chamber takes the measure up at all. Nothing about the measure itself has been decided when it passes. Blocked 45 yes · 52 no

    See who voted how →

    06/24/2026 · Roll call 190 · recorded as “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196”