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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) made a dramatic return to Washington Monday evening to cast her vote in favor of the deal to raise the debt ceiling. Her return inspired an outpouring of support from both parties.

After weeks of intense and contentious debates, Giffords's appearance lightened the mood in the tense chamber.

Lawmakers spoke about their colleague's unexpected return to Capitol Hill. 

Scroll through to watch reactions to her return to Congress. 

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