Republicans Haven't Always Been Against Lifting the Debt Limit

Published on Sep 27, 2021 — 2 min read

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks following a Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on September 14, 2021.

Summary

An analysis of past votes shows Senate Republicans have provided the majority of votes to lift the debt limit during Republican administrations.

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