House Freedom Caucus rebels against housing bill despite Trump’s primary election dominance
A group of GOP House members, particularly from the House Freedom Caucus, opposed a bipartisan housing bill despite President Trump's influence within the party. The House passed the amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with a significant majority, but 13 Republicans voted against it. This defection highlights tensions within the party following recent primary elections that showcased Trump's endorsement power.
- ▪The House approved the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with a 396-13 vote.
- ▪Thirteen Republicans, mostly from the House Freedom Caucus, voted against the bill despite Trump's support.
- ▪The legislation aims to increase housing supply and limit institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
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A bloc of GOP House members, many aligned with the House Freedom Caucus, broke with President Donald Trump and Republican leadership on Wednesday by voting against a bipartisan housing bill, a move following primary elections that proved the president’s dominance over the party. The House approved an amended version of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in a 396-13 vote, sending the legislation back to the Senate after House Republicans made changes to the measure. Trump had expressed optimism to the Washington Examiner about seeing the bill on his desk this week.
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