The clean debt ceiling bill has just passed the House where it got the required majority in a 221 to 201 final vote, with just 28 Republicans voting Yea (and 199 voting Nay) which means that with a Senate passage assured, the US can now spend away until March 15, 2015. The final breakdown:
- GOP: Yea – 28; Nay -199
- DEM: Yea – 193; Nay -2
- Total: Yea – 221; Nay – 201
Considering that the vast majority of Republicans voted against John Boehner’s latest “plan” to do the Democrats’ work for them, and pass a clean debt ceiling, perhaps it is time to look for a speaker who represents the interests of more than just a tiny fraction of the party… and the Democrats of course.
“I’m grateful to the speaker and the Republican leadership for giving this House this opportunity to act in a way that is consistent with the constitution,” said Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaking in the chamber in advance of the vote. “I thank my Democratic colleagues for never wavering from this position and standing firm on behalf of all Americans.”
We will post the final vote roll call once it is released.
via Zero Hedge http://ift.tt/1iMIhVx Tyler Durden