House Republican blocks $19.1 billion disaster aid package

Published May 24, 2019 3:18pm ET



A House Republican blocked the passage of a $19.1 billion disaster relief package that lawmakers hoped to send to President Trump’s desk after months of partisan fighting had stalled the money.

Final passage will now have to wait until the week of June 3, when House lawmakers return from a recess.

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