News Debt ceiling deal passes House by wide margin, heads to Senate as June 5 default looms May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 Maureen Groppe, Joey Garrison and Rachel Looker, USA TODAY Comments Off on Debt ceiling deal passes House by wide margin, heads to Senate as June 5 default looms The House voted overwhelmingly, 314-117, to suspend the debt ceiling and cut spending. Strong majorities from both parties voted for the deal.