By refraining from a filibuster , which would require 60 votes to overcome , the Senate 's 45 Republicans can oppose the increase in the borrowing limit without getting accused of obstructing the 55-member Democratic caucus from passing it . Less than three dozen Republicans join almost all of the Democrats to back bill . White House Sen. John Boehner says he will filibuster the measure . The debt ceiling must be raised by no later than Wednesday . Republicans wanted to add conditions opposed by Republicans , GOP .
Less than three dozen Republicans join almost all of the Democrats to back bill . White House Sen. John Boehner says he will filibuster the measure . The debt ceiling must be raised by no later than Wednesday . Republicans wanted to add conditions opposed by Republicans , GOP .