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House GOP deadlocks over Trump's demands, sending lawmakers home early

Trump’s demand to advance the voter ID bill contributed to the House Republican deadlock.

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A Republican revolt over President Donald Trump’s demand to advance the SAVE America Act derailed a House vote and led leaders to send lawmakers home early. The deadlock also stalled work on the annual defense bill.

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President pressing Republicans to advance the SAVE America Act

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House majority leader saying Republicans would try again

Republican representative opposing Johnson’s plan to attach the voter ID bill to the defense bill

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House Republicans Block Plan to Attach SAVE Act to Defense Bill

House Republicans blocked a plan to advance President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act alongside an annual defense bill, amid Trump’s push for the voting measure. Left-leaning outlets focus more on Trump’s reaction and the bill’s voting restrictions, including whether his broader proposal has enough House support. Center outlets emphasize the Republican deadlock, canceled votes and disruption to House business, with Trump’s demands as a factor.

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