Durbin Statement On Vote To Raise The Debt Ceiling

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after voting to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a catastrophic default on our nation’s debt:

“Today, Senate Democrats acted to prevent a catastrophic default on our nation’s debt, preserving the full faith and credit of the United States.  I am grateful to our Republican colleagues who voted last week to fast-track a solution, allowing today’s vote to only require a simple majority—ending the partisan games.”

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