Debate on the markup of the Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act, which would eliminate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, bordered on combative Tuesday as congressmen from opposing parties talked over each other and quarreled over the bill's details.

But despite the show, Democrats did not successfully add any amendments to the bill as Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee outnumbered them and consistently voted along party lines.

And after 11 hours of debate, the committee adjourned without a vote, scheduling it for Wednesday when Republicans are expected to pass it.

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