THE HILL: House Democrats reveal secret plan to force vote on debt limit hike.
The secret plan is to use something called a "discharge petition." Like the Senate filibuster, it sounds wonky. But it’s a way for Democrats to implement the will of the people, including raising the debt ceiling without cuts to vital programs.
If 218 House members sign on, the House MUST hold a vote on critical legislation -- bypassing Kevin McCarthy and Marjorie Taylor Greene.
GOOD NEWS: The New York Times reports, "Democrats on Tuesday began taking steps to deploy a secret weapon they have been holding in reserve. They started the process of trying to force a debt-limit increase bill to the floor through a so-called discharge petition."
P Street, the PCCC's government affairs arm, are working closely with House leaders right now to ensure our leaders continue to stand strong on a clean debt ceiling bill and protect critical programs like Social Security and Medicare. They'll keep them up to date on public support. (Like the idea of progressive lobbyists working for you? Support this work here.)
Three Democratic leaders joined forces earlier this year to raise the pressure on McCarthy by showing ALL Dems unified in support of a clean debt ceiling bill: Pramila Jayapal -- Chair of the Progressive Caucus, Annie Kuster -- Chair of the New Dems, and Brendan Boyle -- the top Democrat on the Budget Committee. They deserve our support and appreciation along with Hakeem Jeffries -- the House Democratic leader.
We’ve been rallying public pressure on the White House and Democratic leaders for months to insist on a clean debt ceiling increase with no cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or other programs American families depend on.
Thanks for being a bold progressive.
-- The PCCC Team (@BoldProgressive)
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