WASHINGTONMost Republican senators have signed on to a pledge to force Democrats to raise the debt ceiling through procedures that dont rely on GOP votes, escalating the political tug of war over who is responsible for keeping the U.S. from defaulting.
Sen. Ron Johnson (R., Wis.) said in an interview that some 46 Republicans have signed on to a letter that he circulated during a rapid-fire series of votes on a budget resolution that kicks off Democrats efforts to pass a $3.5 trillion cornerstone of President Bidens agenda.
They shouldnt be expecting Republicans to raise the debt ceiling to accommodate their deficit spending, Mr. Johnson said.
The Democrats $3.5 trillion budget outline doesnt include a measure to increase the U.S. govern…
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