House votes 314-117 to avert default, avert default

A divided House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a bill to stop the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, with majority support from both Democrats and Republicans to overcome opposition led by hard-line conservatives and avoid a catastrophic default.

The House voted 314 - 117 to send the bill to Senate, which must enact the measure and get it to President Joe Biden's desk before a Monday deadline, when the federal government is expected to run out of money to pay its bills.

The agreement was good news for the American people and the American economy, Biden said. He urged the Senate to pass it as quickly as possible so that I can sign it into law. This may be due to a conflict with your ad blocking or security software. You can add jp and piano.io to your list of allowed sites. If this does not resolve the issue or you are unable to add the domains to your allowlist, see this FAQ. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.