US debt ceiling bill passes House with broad bipartisan support

A divided US House of Representatives passed a bill to suspend the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Wednesday, with majority support from both Democrats and Republicans, to overcome opposition led by hardline conservatives and avoid a catastrophic default, Report informs, citing Reuters.

The Republican-controlled House voted 314-117 to send the legislation to the Senate, which must enact the measure and get it to President Joe Biden's desk before a Monday deadline when the federal government is expected to run out of money to pay its bills.