Manchin Votes For Short-Term Debt Limit Extension To Pay Our Bills

Washington, DC – This evening, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) released the following statement on the short-term debt limit increase.

“Reaching the debt limit is the result of spending Congress has already authorized under both Republican and Democratic control. Defaulting on our bills in the middle of a pandemic would have devastating impacts on American workers and the economy. Yesterday, I called on both Senator Schumer and Senator McConnell to come to the table and reach an agreement because we have a responsibility to prevent economic catastrophe for the American people on top of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. The United States cannot and will not default on our bills.”