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Senate Leaders McConnell and Schumer on Federal Spending and the Debt Limit

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) attempted to reach an agreement on the Senate floor to raise the debt limit with only a simple majority… read more

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) attempted to reach an agreement on the Senate floor to raise the debt limit with only a simple majority vote, thus bypassing the 60-vote threshold. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) objected, saying Republicans would not agree to make the debt limit increase process more convenient for Democrats. close

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Senate Leaders McConnell and Schumer on Federal Spending and the Debt Limit

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Program ID:
514988-5
Category:
Senate Highlight
Format:
Senate Highlight
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Sep 29, 2021 | 5:16am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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  • Sep 29, 2021 | 5:16am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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