House Passes , Debt Limit Deal.<br />The bill was passed by a vote of 314-117 in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 31.<br />71 Republicans and 46 Democrats were opposed to the bill, CNN reports. .<br />The proposal to suspend the country's debt limit must now pass the Senate before President Biden can sign it.<br />Lawmakers have until June 5 to avoid a first-ever default for the nation.<br />In addition to suspending the nation's debt limit, <br />the bill puts a cap on non-defense spending.<br />changes work requirements for various food stamp recipients, winds down COVID relief funds and more. .<br />changes work requirements for various food stamp recipients, winds down COVID relief funds and more. .<br />President Biden issued a statement <br />after the House passed the bill.<br />I have been clear that the only path forward is a bipartisan compromise that can earn the support of both parties, President Joe Biden, via statement.<br />This agreement meets that test. <br />I urge the Senate to pass it as quickly as possible so that I can sign it into law, and our country can continue building the strongest economy in the world, President Joe Biden, via statement
