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For second time, GOP conservatives block disaster relief package over cost, lack of border funding

By Susan Ferrechio
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For second time, GOP conservatives block disaster relief package over cost, lack of border funding

House conservatives blocked a $19.1 billion disaster relief bill from clearing Congress, the second time in a week the proposal has failed to reach President Trump’s desk.

Members of the House Freedom Caucus, a fiscally conservative faction of the GOP, were present in the House chamber Tuesday afternoon when Democrats attempted to pass the disaster relief bill by unanimous consent, which doesn’t require a roll call vote.

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