Will Congress Pass the Debt-Limit Deal?

Will Congress Pass the Debt-Limit Deal?

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The video discusses the current status of the debt limit deal, which is set to be voted on in the House if it passes the Rules Committee. House lawmakers are returning to Washington to vote on the bill, despite being in their districts for Memorial Day. The first test is the Rules Committee, where Speaker McCarthy will navigate his members. If it passes the House, the bill will move to the Senate, where challenges may arise from senators like Mike Lee and Lindsey Graham, who have concerns about spending cuts and defense spending. Biden and McCarthy are working to gather centrist support to ensure the bill's passage before the June 5th deadline.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the hardline deadline set by the Treasury Secretary regarding the debt ceiling?

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What strategies are President Biden and Speaker McCarthy employing to ensure the debt ceiling deal passes?

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