Breaking news: Senate passes debt limit deal to avert default

The bill now heads to President Biden.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story June 1, 2023 BREAKING NEWS Kenny Holston/The New York Times Senate Passes Debt Limit Bill, Staving Off a Calamitous Default After weeks of political impasse and tense negotiations, the Senate gave final approval to bipartisan legislation to suspend the debt limit. The 63-36 vote brought to a close a political showdown that began brewing as soon as Republicans narrowly won the House. Follow live updates Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018