House passes $25 billion Postal Service bailout that would block reforms

By Susan Ferrechio

Published August 22, 2020 10:22pm ET

House passes $25 billion Postal Service bailout that would block reforms — A first class envelope is shown at a U.S. Post Office in San Jose, Calif., Monday, Dec. 5, 2011.

The House passed a $25 billion bailout of the financially troubled United States Postal Service that would block reforms or changes to service.

About two dozen Republicans voted in favor of the legislation despite both the GOP leadership and President Trump urging party lawmakers to oppose it. Dozens voted by proxy rather than attending the unusual August Saturday session in person.

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