The leaders of the Senate were happy Thursday with their deal to avoid a debt default. They were about the only ones.
between Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer , they not only refused to support the vote but threatened to prevent it from happening via a simple majority.
Those Republicans would be forced to attach their names to an increase in the debt ceiling, even a temporary one — something McConnell had been trying to avoid. “I believe it was a mistake to offer this deal," Sen. Ted Cruz told reporters. "Schumer was on the verge of surrender. And, unfortunately, the deal that was put on the table was a lifeline for Schumer. And I disagree with that decision.”are frustrated they didn't take advantage of party unity to more permanently deal with the debt ceiling on their own — especially since pressure to alter the filibuster was picking up steam.
"The debt ceiling is not doing anything except giving Mitch McConnell a chance to play politics. We need to get rid of it altogether," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren .Despite the Democrats' concerns, the decision buys them time to finalize both elements of the president's Build Back Better agenda.
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