S.J.Res. 196A 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".

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Sponsor: Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
Cosponsors: 8 · 7 Democrats · 1 Independent
Policy area: Education
Committee: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Latest 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)

IntroducedJun 4, 2026
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Passed the HouseNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

How every member votedSenate roll call 190

Senate Jun 24, 2026

On the Motion to Proceed

Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 196

Motion to Proceed Rejected

45 Yea 52 Nay 3 not voting

Party-line vote No voting member broke with their own party.

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Democratic45 members

Independent2 members

Republican53 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors8 · 7 Democrats · 1 Independent

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S.J.Res. 196 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

DAngela D. Alsobrooks [D-MD]Original

IBernard Sanders [I-VT]Original

DCharles E. Schumer [D-NY]Original

DBen Ray Luján [D-NM]Joined Jun 11, 20262026 profile

DPatty Murray [D-WA]Joined Jun 11, 2026

DKirsten E. Gillibrand [D-NY]Joined Jun 16, 2026

DTim Kaine [D-VA]Joined Jun 22, 2026

DMaria Cantwell

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S.J.Res. 196A 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".

1 recorded actionRead on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
Cosponsors: 8 · 7 Democrats · 1 Independent
Policy area: Education
Committee: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Latest 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)

IntroducedJun 4, 2026
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Passed the HouseNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

How every member votedSenate roll call 190

Senate Jun 24, 2026

On the Motion to Proceed

Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 196

Motion to Proceed Rejected

45 Yea 52 Nay 3 not voting

Party-line vote No voting member broke with their own party.

Open the official roll call

How the chamber split

One dot per member. Select a seat or a bar to filter the list.

DemocratsIndependentsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

By party select a segment to filter

All members100 members

Democratic45 members

Independent2 members

Republican53 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors8 · 7 Democrats · 1 Independent

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S.J.Res. 196 and vote against it. 3 signed when it was filed.

DAngela D. Alsobrooks [D-MD]Original

IBernard Sanders [I-VT]Original

DCharles E. Schumer [D-NY]Original

DBen Ray Luján [D-NM]Joined Jun 11, 20262026 profile

DPatty Murray [D-WA]Joined Jun 11, 2026

DKirsten E. Gillibrand [D-NY]Joined Jun 16, 2026

DTim Kaine [D-VA]Joined Jun 22, 2026

DMaria Cantwell

Who lobbied on S.J.Res. 19616 organizations

Organizations that named S.J.Res. 196 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSINGfiled by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF NURSING, WHEAT SHROYER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLC

Budget/Appropriations · Education · Health Issues · Veterans +4 more4 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERSfiled by WHEAT SHROYER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLC, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERSIts PAC: American Association of Nurse Practitioners PAC

Government Issues · Health Issues · Medicare/Medicaid · Budget/Appropriations +5 more4 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATIONfiled by WHEAT SHROYER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLC, AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: American Nurses Association PAC

Budget/Appropriations · Health Issues · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace · Medicare/Medicaid +4 more4 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTSfiled by AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS, WHEAT SHROYER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLCIts PAC: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Separate Segregated Fund

Health Issues · Veterans · Medicare/Medicaid · Budget/Appropriations +2 more3 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONfiled by PENN HILL GROUP, AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Budget/Appropriations · Disaster Planning/Emergencies · Education · Foreign Relations +6 more3 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERSfiled by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS, WHEAT SHROYER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLCIts PAC: National Association of Social Workers Inc. Political Action for Candidate Election

Education · Health Issues · Medicare/Medicaid · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +2 more3 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONIts PAC: American Hospital Association PAC

Medicare/Medicaid · Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +1 more2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS OF PUBLIC HEALTH (OLD: ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL

Health Issues · Budget/Appropriations · Education2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Education · Budget/Appropriations · Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERSfiled by MASON CONSULTING, LLC

Immigration · Budget/Appropriations · Education · Environment/Superfund +5 more2 filings · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2026Filing

37 disclosures name this measure. Retrieved from LDA.gov on 2026-10-25. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.