Trump Blocks Housing Bill Unless Senate Votes on Separate Voting Rights Measure

Trump Blocks Housing Bill Unless Senate Votes on Separate Voting Rights Measure

President Trump said Friday he will not sign the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which passed both chambers with bipartisan support in June. He is conditioning approval on Senate passage of the SAVE America Act, a voting-rights bill lacking the 60 votes needed. The housing bill becomes law automatically when the 10-day deadline expires, regardless of Trump's signature.

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