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Trump Says He Won’t Sign Housing Bill, in Protest Over Stalled Voting Measure

The president did not say he would veto the housing legislation, so it would still become law unless he does. But his pronouncement reflects a growing rift between him and Senate Republicans.

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Bipartisan Housing Bill Becomes Law Even Though Trump Refuses to Sign It NYTimes – US
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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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Bipartisan Housing Bill Becomes Law Even Though Trump Refuses to Sign ItNYTimes – US
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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.

A major housing bill is set to become law at midnight — even though Trump says he won't signNPR – Politics
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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.

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Largest housing affordability bill in decades becomes law without Trump's signature

President Trump refused to sign the bill without Congress first passing his sweeping voter ID bill.

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