Senate Passes Housing Act Amidst Deep Divides Over Voter ID Legislation and Filibuster Rules

The Senate has passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a comprehensive overhaul aimed at increasing affordable housing options and regulating large investors in single-family homes, sending it back to the House for a final vote.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump's strong push for the federal voter ID SAVE Act has created significant internal GOP friction and stalled other legislative efforts, including the housing bill.Senator Joe Manchin publicly denounced Senator John Cornyn's willingness to alter Senate filibuster rules to advance the SAVE America Act, a measure Democrats argue poses new obstacles to voting.
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