The Senate voted 74-26 in support of the debt plan. The plan was supported by 46 Democrats and 28 Republicans. The plan is expected to cut spending by $2.4 trillion and raise the debt ceiling by $2.1 trillion. However, most of the spending cuts will take effect after the 2013 election.
To read a recent Roll Call article, please click here:
http://www.rollcall.com/news/Senate-Clears-Debt-Deal-207950-1.html?pos=hatxt
James Sutliff