Yet even ahead of the deal’s announcement, House members on both the left and right were already balking at some of the details said to be included in the package. “No one claiming to be a conservative could justify a YES vote,” wrote Rep. Bob Good, Republican of Virginia, on Twitter. Biden spoke Saturday with the top Democrat in the House, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who will be responsible for marshaling his members. As part of the deal, the White House has also appeared to have made concessions to House Republican negotiators on work requirements for people receiving food stamps. "Biden and McCarthy race to sell their debt ceiling deal to lawmakers before the government runs out of money"

Source: CNN May 28, 2023 17:53 UTC