On the recordOctober 9, 2013
Since 1978, Congress has voted to raise the debt ceiling 53 times. In 27 of those, or 51 percent, the debt limit increase was tied to other reforms.
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Grassley cites historical data showing debt ceiling increases often included reforms.
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