House Passes , Debt Limit Deal.
The bill was passed by a vote of 314-117 in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 31.
71 Republicans and 46 Democrats were opposed to the bill, CNN reports. .
The proposal to suspend the country's debt limit must now pass the Senate before President Biden can sign it.
Lawmakers have until June 5 to avoid a first-ever default for the nation.
In addition to suspending the nation's debt limit,
the bill puts a cap on non-defense spending.
changes work requirements for various food stamp recipients, winds down COVID relief funds and more. .
changes work requirements for various food stamp recipients, winds down COVID relief funds and more. .
President Biden issued a statement
after the House passed the bill.
I have been clear that the only path forward is a bipartisan compromise that can earn the support of both parties, President Joe Biden, via statement.
This agreement meets that test.
I urge the Senate to pass it as quickly as possible so that I can sign it into law, and our country can continue building the strongest economy in the world, President Joe Biden, via statement