US Debt Ceiling Bill Passes House With Broad Bipartisan Support – Video | US News
After deliberating a bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling until January 2025, the House passed the bill by a vote of 314 to 117. Republicans passed the bill with an overwhelming majority. Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jefferies of New York said Democrats were “extremely malignant” before Kevin McCarthy took the floor and claimed the bill would result in “the biggest savings in American history.” He praised the Republicans for standing up. The White House tactically avoided going against the front to avoid fanning the hard right. McCarthy: “Tonight we give hope to America”
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After deliberating a bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling until January 2025, the House passed the bill by a vote of 314 to 117. Republicans passed the bill with an overwhelming majority. Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jefferies of New York said Democrats were “extremely malignant” before Kevin McCarthy took the floor and claimed the bill would result in “the biggest savings in American history.” He praised the Republicans for standing up. The White House tactically avoided going against the front to avoid fanning the hard right. McCarthy: “Tonight we give hope to America”
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/video/2023/jun/01/us-debt-ceiling-bill-passes-house-with-broad-bipartisan-support-video US Debt Ceiling Bill Passes House With Broad Bipartisan Support – Video | US News