debt ceiling

The U.S. House have voted to avert a debt crisis, allowing the federal government to continue borrowing through May 18th. However, Sixth District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann voted against the bill.

Minnesota members of the U.S. House have split on a bill aimed at keeping the government from defaulting on its debts. Democrats Keith Ellison and Betty McCollum joined Republicans Chip Cravaack and Michele Bachmann in voting no. The measure passed the House by a 269-161 vote Monday night.

Minnesota's members of Congress are preparing for a key vote on a deficit-reduction deal after a months-long standoff over the nation's debt limit.

Even as 6th District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann urges people to sign an online petition against raising America's debt limit, the White House warns Congress not to "play chicken" with the need to raise the nation's debt ceiling.