Biden and McCarthy’s Debt-Ceiling Deal Faces Crucial First Test in House

Legislation to suspend the debt limit will go before the House Rules Committee on Tuesday. WASHINGTON—Lawmakers returning to Washington Tuesday will face intense pressure from leaders on Capitol Hill and the White House to support the debt-ceiling bill and overcome opposition on both the left and right. For now, President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appear on track to gain enough bipartisan support to suspend the debt limit, but the measure could still run into procedural obstacles, complicating the race to avoid an unprecedented default. The legislation’s first test...