McCarthy-Biden Debt Limit Deal Clears First Hurdle in Key House Committee

Congressman Thomas Massie — a libertarian who often votes against key spending priorities of Congressional leadership — kept his cards close to his chest as the hearing kicked off, but eventually provided the key vote to move the measure forward.

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Congressmen Thomas Massie, left, and Ralph Norman at a meeting of the House Rules Committee at the Capitol on May 30, 2023. Drew Angerer/Getty Images

The debt limit deal negotiated by President Biden and Speaker McCarthy has cleared its first hurdle as Congress prepares to vote on the measure before the June 5 default date. 

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