WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJPF) — In Washington, D.C., the vote to raise the nation’s debt limit was split along party lines Tuesday.
All Democrats voting yes; all Republicans voting no.
Following the vote, Congressman Mike Bost released the following statement: “House Republicans are fighting for solutions to fund essential government services and provide disaster relief to Americans in need. However, Speaker Pelosi isn’t interested in solutions. She’s shaking down Congress for a debt limit increase to fund President Biden’s massive $3.5 trillion liberal wish list, even if it risks a government shutdown. As working families struggle with price increases on groceries, gasoline, and housing, there’s no chance that I’m handing the Washington Democrats a blank check to make the problem worse.”
The measure faces an uncertain future in the U.S. Senate.
