Chicago – July 10, 2026
President Donald Trump will allow a bipartisan housing bill to become law without his signature after withholding formal approval in protest of Republican inaction on a separate voter ID measure. The move follows his earlier decision to cancel a White House signing ceremony and demand passage of the SAVE America Act first.apnews+1
Housing measure
The bill, a major housing affordability package, passed Congress with broad bipartisan support and is expected to take effect even without Trump’s signature. Under the Constitution, legislation becomes law automatically after 10 days if the president neither signs nor vetoes it while Congress remains in session.reuters+1
Political stakes
Trump’s decision underscores how he is using the housing bill to pressure GOP lawmakers on election rules. The SAVE America Act would require proof of U.S. citizenship and photo identification for federal voter registration, a proposal Democrats say would restrict access to the ballot.reuters+1
Lawmakers react
Republican leaders have signaled the housing bill should still move forward, while Democrats have criticized Trump for putting election politics ahead of affordability. Reuters reported that House Speaker Mike Johnson said the bill would become law once sent to the White House.
