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The Debt Limit..

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Re: The Debt Limit..

Post by Taco » Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:12 am

The bill passed the senate overnight. Overall, more Dems voted than Republicans.


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For the Devil sends the beast with wrath
Because he knows the time is short
Let him who hath understanding reckon the number of the beast
For it is a human number
Its number is six hundred and sixty-six

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Re: The Debt Limit..

Post by MWmetalhead » Fri Jun 02, 2023 7:54 am

I was surprised by the number of Republicans who voted in opposition. I do suspect a handful would've flipped their votes had passage been in jeopardy. The no votes allow them to save face with the so-called "base."

A much higher percentage of GOP House members voted yes than GOP Senators.

I was especially surprised to see Rubio vote "no."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics ... nt-result/



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Re: The Debt Limit..

Post by zzand » Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:28 am

An article I read this morning summed that up like this, " since the Senate couldn't pass a measure they had to be bystanders to the House measure and simply rubber stamp it".



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