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Trump says he will no longer sign bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs

Trump canceled the planned signing and tied it to Senate action on his voting legislation.

Trump says he will no longer sign bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costs
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President Donald Trump said he would not sign a bipartisan housing bill until Congress passed his voting legislation, prompting criticism and concern from several Republican lawmakers. The standoff adds to tensions over the voting bill, which Senate Majority Leader John Thune says lacks the votes to pass.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who made signing the housing bill conditional on passage of his voting legislation

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader responding to Trump’s demand and explaining the Senate votes available for the voting bill

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker who discussed a reconciliation route for the voting legislation

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator who criticized Trump for tying the housing bill to the voting bill

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who said affordability was on voters’ minds

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator who warned that Republicans were not on the same page

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Utah senator advocating passage of the SAVE America Act and changes to the filibuster

ALSO MENTIONED  Bill Pulte, Trump’s interim pick for national intelligence director; Denise Casper, Federal judge who ruled on Trump’s requested election reforms; Jay Clayton, Nominee to become national intelligence director whose confirmation Trump had delayed

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Mike Johnson Says Housing Bill Could Become Law Without Trump’s Signature

Mike Johnson said the bipartisan housing bill would become law even without President Donald Trump’s signature. Outlets also report that Trump canceled its planned signing while pressing Congress to pass the SAVE America Act. Left-leaning outlets highlight Johnson’s assurance the bill could take effect without Trump’s signature. Center outlets track the standoff and efforts to move the housing bill forward. Right-leaning outlets emphasize its link to the SAVE America Act; Fox News spotlights Warren’s rebuke, while redstate.com urges the Senate to advance the voting bill.

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