美国政治

Debt ceiling fight shifts to Congress as lawmakers prepare for first votes

Busy week of wrangling expected as White House and House Republican leaders seek to shore up support for deal

Washington is braced for an intense week of wrangling to get the debt ceiling deal over the finish line after US lawmakers and the White House hammered out a last-minute agreement at the weekend to avoid a potential default within days.

The bill will be taken up by the House rules committee on Tuesday afternoon, which will determine the framework for considering the legislation. This could prove challenging given the panel includes several Republicans who may attempt to block it.

Its first big test is set to come with a vote in the House expected on Wednesday. Votes in the Senate will follow and could materialise at the weekend.

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