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What to Watch in the Debt Ceiling Vote

May 31, 2023 at 9:56 am EDT By Taegan Goddard Leave a Comment

Politico: “The deal, struck over the weekend between McCarthy and President Joe Biden, will get just one hour of debate on the floor equally divided between Republicans and Democrats. Though before that, the two parties will need to debate and vote on the rule that lays out those parameters. Republicans are expected to need some Democratic help there.”

“We’ll be keeping an eye out on the floor for McCarthy using his so-called ‘magic minute,’ a House custom that allows leaders to talk for as long as they want when they are recognized for their one minute of floor time.”

“House Republican leaders are aiming to deliver a majority of the majority for the deal on the floor, but would like to see even stronger GOP backing. But don’t expect Dems to rush in.”

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