US housing bill becomes law despite Trump's refusal to sign it
A bipartisan housing bill has become law in the US despite President Trump's refusal to sign it, as Congress has not approved a separate voter ID bill.
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President says he would refuse to sign housing bill without passage of voting legislation, but without veto it will still become law A major housing bill has automatically become law without Donald Trump ’s signature, after the president said he would refuse to sign the legislation because Congress has not approved new restrictions on voting nationwide. The measure, known as the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, is…
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Bipartisan housing bill becomes law despite Trump’s refusal to sign it
President says he would refuse to sign housing bill without passage of voting legislation, but without veto it will still become law A major housing bill has automatically become law without Donald Trump ’s signature, after the president said he would refuse to sign the legislation because Congress has not approved new restrictions on voting nationwide. The measure, known as the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, is…
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Bipartisan Housing Bill Becomes Law Even Though Trump Refuses to Sign It
After a 10-day clock, the housing bill turned into law at midnight without the president’s signature. But his decision not to sign reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.
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A major housing bill is set to become law at midnight — even though Trump says he won't sign
President Trump says he is refusing to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.