President Donald J. Trump announced on Friday that he will not sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, despite its bipartisan passage, citing the Senate’s failure to approve the SAVE America Act.
Trump described his refusal as a protest against the Senate’s inability to enact legislation he says enjoys broad support within the Republican Party and among many Democrats.
The SAVE America Act, according to the president, would require voters to present a photo ID, proof of citizenship, and would restrict mail‑in ballots except for military personnel, individuals with disabilities, illness, or travel needs.
Under the Constitution’s “pocket veto” provisions, the housing bill will become law on Saturday unless the president issues a formal veto.
House Speaker Mike Johnson previously indicated that a veto was unlikely, stating that the president was simply deciding whether to sign the measure.
Trump characterized the Senate’s inaction as “crazy” and called for the termination of the filibuster, urging the chamber to pass the SAVE America Act along with other legislation he identifies as priorities for the Republican agenda.
In November, the president outlined a list of proposed bills that would be advanced if the filibuster were eliminated, including voter‑ID requirements, restrictions on mail‑in voting, reforms to cash bail, limitations on transgender participation in women’s sports, and cuts to benefits for undocumented immigrants.
Trump warned that if Democrats gain control of the Senate after the midterm elections, they would likely move to end the filibuster, a development he said would shift responsibility for the perceived legislative impasse to Republican leaders.
Separately, a resolution introduced in Congress proposes eliminating the Senate’s 60‑vote filibuster threshold, expanding the Supreme Court, and instituting term limits for justices, citing concerns about the Court’s ideological balance and its impact on voting rights and civil protections.
Responding to the proposal, the president posted a statement on his social platform asserting that the Republican Party would suffer if the plan were enacted.
