Senate passes bill suspending federal debt ceiling until April 19 . Most likely to sign the bill , which also passed the House . Beyond the debt ceiling , the House and Senate will be forced to grapple shortly with two other polarizing budget-related deadlines . Bill requires lawmakers to pass budget ##s by April 15 or have pay raises . Congress also confronting budget ##s and government spending deadlines .
Senate passes bill suspending federal debt ceiling until April 19 . Most likely to sign the bill , which also passed the House . Bill requires lawmakers to pass budget ##s by April 15 or have pay raises . Congress also confronting budget ##s and government spending deadlines .