Senate won’t touch House GOP debt limit plan until McCarthy and Biden make a deal, McConnell says

Senate Republicans Refuse to Get Involved in Debt Ceiling Debate

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made it clear that Senate Republicans won’t be involved in the debt ceiling debate until an agreement is reached between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). McConnell’s comments came before the House passed the GOP debt limit plan, which he did not endorse. While McConnell has negotiated debt limit deals in the past, he has made it clear that he won’t be playing the same role again.

White House Stance on McCarthy’s Revised Plan Draws Criticism

Members of Senate leadership slammed the White House’s stance on McCarthy’s revised plan, which includes proposed work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries and the removal of the repeal of tax breaks for ethanol. Senate Democrats said the bill is dead on arrival, and the White House said Biden would veto it. Several House Democrats have called on Biden to sit down with McCarthy and negotiate, and that could come soon depending on whether the House is able to pass a proposal this week.

• Senate Republicans continue to maintain that a plan to raise the debt ceiling will need to originate in the House.
• While many Senate Republicans are praising McCarthy’s efforts, some are not thrilled with this current proposal.
• Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has urged Biden to be more willing to come to the table.

Despite the differing opinions, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) maintained that the party is on the same page about passing a clean debt ceiling deal without any conditions attached.

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