On Tuesday evening, the US House of Representatives passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling just days before the country would default on its loans. The bill, which passed with a vote of 219-206 and no Republican support, increases the debt limit by $480 billion and funds the government through early December.

Despite the bill’s passage, there are concerns that it is merely a hollow victory, as noted by the editorial board of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The deal was reached amid intense partisan bickering, with some Republicans even referring to it as “demonic,” according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal published an opinion piece from a Republican who sees the debt-ceiling deal as a reality check for the party. The author argues that the GOP needs to reexamine its priorities and come up with a more cohesive strategy to address the country’s financial challenges.

One of the biggest losers in all this, according to Fox News, is the American people. Both Republicans and Democrats are accused of being so focused on their own political gain that they are driving the country into even deeper debt.

As the debt-ceiling drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen what the ultimate consequences will be for the American people and the country’s financial stability.