Since the Congress already spent the money that is over-running the debt limit, it would behoove them to pass legislation to pay for what they spent.The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States; but all duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
To borrow money on the credit of the United States;