Grand Theft America / Receipt power-2026-06-24-127
Trump holds the bipartisan housing bill until the Senate passes his voting bill
President Trump said he would not sign the 21st Century Road to Housing Act until the Senate meets his demand to pass the Save America Act, which would require proof of citizenship at voter registration and significantly curtail mail-in voting.
What happened
The housing bill was passed with large majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives after months of negotiations and represents one of the biggest efforts in decades to increase the supply of housing and reduce prices. On the morning of 24 June 2026 Trump claimed the bill was of 'minor importance'. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said it was utterly amazing and that Trump is running away from one of the very few accomplishments that could actually help the American people.
Why it matters
The signature on a bill that has already passed both chambers is being used as payment for a separate bill that changes how people register and vote, so the price of an unrelated law is a change to the franchise. The Guardian reports the Save America Act would require proof of citizenship at voter registration and significantly curtail mail-in voting.
Receipt details
- Phase 3
- Capture the machinery of the vote
- Restrict how and when people can vote
