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Trump election bill fight brings House business to a halt
By Nathaniel Reed at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
A Republican revolt over President Donald Trump's election overhaul bill has thrown the House into disarray.Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home on Thursday after a group of GOP hardliners blocked a procedural vote, bringing House business to a halt and delaying votes on defense spending and ...
Key takeaway Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home on Thursday after a group of GOP hardliners blocked a procedural vote, bringing House business to a halt and delaying votes on defense spending and veterans' health care.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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