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Housing bill sails through Senate, cruising toward passage

Tim Scott supported the bipartisan housing package and argued that it would improve access to housing.

Housing bill sails through Senate, cruising toward passage
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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The Senate passed a bipartisan housing package, 85 to 5, with provisions for housing projects and community banks. The bill now heads to the House, where passage is expected.

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Tim Scott
R · SC · SEN

Senate Banking Committee chair and a main cosponsor who backed the housing package

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Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Senate Banking Committee ranking member who backed the housing package

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Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator who voted against the housing package

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose housing proposal is referenced in connection with the bill

House Financial Services Committee chair who supported the final version

Maxine Waters
D · CA-43

House Financial Services Committee ranking member who supported the final version

Ron Johnson
R · WI · SEN

Senator who voted against the housing package

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted against the housing package

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Senate Passes Housing Reform Bill

Outlets agree the Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill 85–5, with Tim Scott supporting and championing it. Left-leaning outlets present the measure as a step toward greater housing supply and affordability while raising doubts that it will lower prices. Center outlets report the vote and Scott’s advocacy, with later coverage emphasizing President Donald Trump’s refusal to sign until Congress passes the SAVE America Act.

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