Capital Region representatives vote in favor of bill to raise debt ceiling

By WNYT

Local Capital Region representatives – including Democrat Paul Tonko, Republican Elise Stefanik and Republican Marc Molinaro – were among those who voted in favor of a bipartisan package to raise the debt ceiling.

The measure passed the House by a vote of 314-117.

While not everyone liked the deal, many agreed it was better than an economic crisis that could happen if Congress failed to act.

The deal now heads to the Senate, and is expected to pass by the end of the week.

Last night, I voted to advance an agreement to prevent the economic disaster that would result from a default on our nation’s debts. With President Biden’s steadfast leadership, I’m glad we were able to chart a course away from default and mitigate the worst Republican demands.
— Paul Tonko (@RepPaulTonko) June 1, 2023

House Republicans made a promise to the American people to restore fiscal sanity in this country, and tonight, we delivered on that promise.

Proud of my @HouseGOP colleagues for passing the Fiscal Responsibility Act, the largest deficit reduction bill in American history. pic.twitter.com/nJ8BGGEvRV
— Rep. Elise Stefanik (@RepStefanik) June 1, 2023

I grew up on food stamps, I know the importance of this program. The Fiscal Responsibility Act is a good deal for all Americans. That’s why the updates to SNAP are bipartisan. (1/2)
— Marc Molinaro #NY19 🇺🇸 (@marcmolinaro) May 31, 2023