There is an ongoing debate about raising the debt ceiling, which is the amount of money that the federal government can borrow to pay its bills. Which of these comes closest to your views on raising the debt ceiling?

Conducted

January 19, 2023

2325 US adults surveyed

Conducted January 19, 2023

YouGov surveyed 2325 US adults

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Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

It should be raised without conditions

25%

It should be raised, but only with the condition that the government also cuts spending

39%

It should not be raised under any condition

17%

Not sure

19%

Conducted January 19, 2023

YouGov surveyed 2325 US adults

It should be raised without conditions

25%

It should be raised, but only with the condition that the government also cuts spending

39%

It should not be raised under any condition

17%

Not sure

19%

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