Democratic members of the House of Representatives have an odd measure of success.

For most people, increasing the national debt by $1.9 trillion would a somber moment — perhaps necessary at the time, but a moment for a reflection on how things must change.  For House Democrats, however, it was a moment for celebration.

The video below comes from C-SPAN and is currently, and understandably, being passed around by House Republicans. Watch as Democrats stand and applaud immediately after the chamber passes a nearly-$2 trillion increase in the national debt.