Georgia Congress Members' Votes Pass Debt-Ceiling Bill in Low-Key House Vote.
The US House passed a debt-limit bill suspending the debt ceiling for two years with a majority of Republicans and Democrats in favor, but 70 Republicans and 46 Democrats voted against the measure, including four Georgia lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Concerns were raised about the spending limits contained in the bill, which added new work requirements for food assistance recipients and limited Biden’s ability to pause student loan repayments. The legislation now goes to the Senate, where bipartisan cooperation will be needed to fast-track a vote as soon as Thursday.