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substantiveDec 14, 2021 · Senate roll call · passage · Result: Joint Resolution Passed

On the Joint Resolution — S.J. Res 33

A joint resolution joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.

In plain language

  • Senate joint resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Increases the public debt limit by $2.5 trillion.
  • Senate passed it on Dec 14, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This joint resolution increases the public debt limit by $2.5 trillion.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea50

Democrat: 46 · Independent: 4

Nay49

Republican: 49

Present0

Not Voting1

Republican: 1

How each member voted (100)

Yea (50)

Nay (49)

Not Voting (1)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.