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Breaking News: The House approved a $2.5 trillion debt limit increase to punt the threat of a default past the midterms. The bill now heads to President Biden.

BREAKING NEWS

The House approved a $2.5 trillion debt limit increase to punt the threat of a default past the midterms. The bill now heads to President Biden.

Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:31 AM EST

Every Democrat supported the measure, which passed the Senate 50 to 49 along party lines on Tuesday afternoon and then cleared the House in a 221-to-209 vote shortly after midnight on Wednesday.

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