On Sunday, Conservative House Republicans got really mad at the compromise agreement between Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden to raise the debt ceiling.
According to The Hill, the bill sets certain spending limits on discretionary non-defense spending and grants Republicans some of what they wanted on issues such as work requirements for certain social services programs.
“This is a good strong bill that a majority of Republicans will vote for. You’re going to have Republicans and Democrats be able to move this to the president,” McCarthy stated.
However, several Republicans strongly criticized the agreement.
“No real cuts to see here. Conservatives have been sold out once again,” Senator Rand Paul said.
GOP Rep. Chip Roy of Texas promised that House Republicans “are going to try” to stop this deal from passing the house.
“We are going to try,” he said.
They were not alone in saying the deal gave away too much and allowed too much spending.
“I listened to Speaker McCarthy earlier tonight outline the deal with President Biden and I am appalled by the debt ceiling surrender. The bottom line is that the U.S. will have $35 trillion of debt in January, 2025. That is completely unacceptable,” Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado said.
“A $4 trillion debt ceiling increase? With virtually none of the key fiscally responsible policies passed in the Limit, Save, Grow Act kept intact? Hard pass. Hold the line,” Rep. Andrew Clyde said.
“So in other words, utter capitulation in progress. By the side holding the cards,” Rep. Dan Bishop said regarding the agreement.
But Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota said when all is said and done, the deal is a good one.
“Overwhelmingly, Republicans in this conference are going to support the deal. How could they not — it is a fantastic deal,” he stated.
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