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Trump Made Save Act Ultimatum, Senate Leaves It Unanswered

Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony and said he would wait for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.

Trump Made Save Act Ultimatum, Senate Leaves It Unanswered
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Jun 25, 2026
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Trump said he would not sign a major housing bill until Congress passed the SAVE Act, but the Senate is scheduled to conduct no legislative business before July 13. Majority Leader John Thune requested the recess, while some Republican senators urged the chamber to stay and consider the measure.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who conditioned signing the housing bill on passage of the SAVE Act

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John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate majority leader who requested the recess

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Tommy Tuberville
R · AL · SEN

Senator who criticized the recess and opposed the housing bill

Rick Scott
R · FL · SEN

Senator who voted against the housing bill

Chuck Schumer
D · NY · SEN

Senate minority leader who discussed the prospect of overriding a veto

Elizabeth Warren
D · MA · SEN

Senator who criticized Trump's decision

Ron Johnson
R · WI · SEN

Senator who voted against the housing bill

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who voted against the housing bill

Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator who urged the Senate to remain in session and pass the SAVE Act

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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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