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Senator Rick Scott: Senate Intends To Pass Debt Limit Bill Today

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Jake Sherman at Punchbowl News reporting on twitter that Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has, "just emerged from closed-door Senate GOP lunch, says a time agreement seems close and the Senate intends to finish the debt limit bill and amendment votes TODAY."

  • Reuters carrying comments from a White House official stating that the White House has "been in touch with every single Senate Democratic office about vote."
  • Scott's comments are the most bullish reported today from Senate Republicans. The Senate will require unanimous consent from all 100 Senators to move the bill rapidly, and a supermajority of 60 votes to overcome amendments.

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