Albert said speakers at the rally may shift their tone a bit, to aim criticism more at the House, but that this was the primary intention in the first place.
"The representatives in the House are much more accountable to the constituents. The rally's purpose is still clear: influence House legislation," he said.
Other student leaders from both political parties offered support for the Senate's new amendment.
Harvard Republican Alliance Vice-President William Zerhouni '98 said he is glad "people in the Senate saw the light and spared students loan programs."
Although he believes student loans give "opportunities to people who need them," Zerhouni also said that everyone should make sacrifices to balance the budget.
Harvard College Democrats President Derek T. Ho '96 said he is "cautiously optimistic."
"There are a lot of steps to go," said Ho. "The House bill would devastate access to higher education."
Harvard Republican Club President Jay Dickerson '98 said if the GOP's concessions were necessary to get the bill passed, he supports it. But he said Congress must continue downsizing government.
"The key is balancing the budget," Dickerson said. "They are still making progress by cutting back on the program.