Trump says he will not sign landmark housing bill in protest
The bill neverthless becomes law at midnight, but the president wants Republicans to prioritise voter ID legislation before November midterm elections.
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"I will not sign the Housing Bill, which has been fully approved by Congress and sent to the White House, in protest over the fact that the United States Senate is not capable of passing the Save America Act."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Republicans would rather make it harder to vote than easier to afford a home."
— Hakeem Jeffries , Politician
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The bill neverthless becomes law at midnight, but the president wants Republicans to prioritise voter ID legislation before November midterm elections.
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