The House of Representatives approved a deal to suspend the debt limit late on Wednesday. More Democrats voted for the bill than Republicans. 71 Republicans voted, but that was supposed to be 150. Republican cited findings from the Congressional Budget Office which said the changes to snap benefits wouldn't save any money, but would increase costs over 10 years.
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