today, it s the senate s turn. more on all this now from jay dow in washington. jay, good morning to you. reporter: good morning to you, terrell. a significant number of democrats and republicans voted against this bill, and have gone on record saying they are unhappy with the outcome. but party leaders were able to convince enough of their members that this bill simply had to be passed, because a default could not be an option. the senate is expected to approve a deal today to raise the debt limit, avoiding the first-ever u.s. default. the bill is passed reporter: house members pushed the legislation through last night, but not without a fight. i understand that this train is leaving the station. but it s going in the wrong direction. it s about time this congress come together and figure out a way to live within our means. reporter: after months of partisan bickering, both parties did find one reason to unite. lawmakers greeted arizona congresswoman gabrielle
jay, good morning to you. reporter: good morning to you, terrell. a significant number of democrats and republicans voted against this bill, and have gone on record saying they are unhappy with the outcome. but party leaders were able to convince enough of their members that this bill simply had to be passed, because a default could not be an option. the senate is expected to approve a deal today to raise the debt limit, avoiding the first-ever u.s. default. the bill is passed reporter: house members pushed the legislation through last night, but not without a fight. i understand that this train is leaving the station. but it s going in the wrong direction. it s about time this congress come together and figure out a way to live within our means. reporter: after months of partisan bickering, both parties did find one reason to unite. lawmakers greeted arizona congresswoman gabrielle giffords with a long standing ovation when she surprised them on the house floor