For the third time in a week, House conservatives blocked a $19.1 billion disaster aid package, chastising lawmakers for attempting to pass a major spending bill with a quick voice vote and without debate.
The move postpones House passage until next week, when House lawmakers return from a recess and can easily pass the measure in a roll call vote.
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