H.J.Res. 76 // June 26, 2020House: Needed two-thirds to override the veto
H.J. Res. 76
Sponsor: Susie Lee (D-NV)
This joint resolution nullifies a rule issued by the Department of Education (ED) on September 23, 2019. The rule revised the process for a student loan borrower to obtain a discharge from a student loan if an institution of education misrepresented a material fact. Among other requirements, the 2019 rule requires each borrower to apply to ED for a defense to repayment.
Education Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 53 | 56.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 42 | 36.5% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.8% |