Haley Stevens: “According to the Treasury Department, the statutory limit on the national debt needs to be raised. The amendment I…”

“According to the Treasury Department, the statutory limit on the national debt needs to be raised. The amendment I offered yesterday would have increased the debt limit so as to avoid the risk of a default. I understand the concerns that have been raised about this amendment by the other side, and I am willing to withdraw the amendment if the majority can be assured that the Senate will pass a freestanding bill to increase the debt limit with the cooperation of the minority and without unnecessary delay, and there will be no necessity to file cloture to bring this bill to a vote. I know the distinguished Democratic whip has discussed this with the Democratic leader and others, and I would ask if he is able to give those assurances at this time.”