Debt crisis is not over: Next is the Senate struggle

Passing a Debt Ceiling Raising Bill is More Difficult Than in the House.

The House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday (May 31, 2023) night to suspend the nation’s debt limit through January 1, 2025, which is treated by many have as a temporary relief. However, before the President officially signed it into law, the lifting of debt ceiling is not finalized.

The next immediate challenge is the Senate. In general, the process of raising the debt ceiling, a crucial legislative measure to ensure the United States can meet its financial obligations, can often encounter significant hurdles in the Senate. While the House of Representatives plays a vital role in the legislative process, it is often in the Senate where the challenges become more pronounced.

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Although Senators seek to fast track debt-ceiling vote, any occurrence of the following hurdles will extend the procedure and ultimately cause it to miss the Monday deadline.

Let us explore the reasons why passing a debt ceiling raising bill through the Senate is more difficult than in the House.

The Filibuster

One of the primary reasons why the Senate poses greater challenges is the existence of the filibuster. Unlike…