House Fails to Pass Disaster Aid Bill; Second Attempt Likely Next Month

House Fails to Pass Disaster Aid Bill; Second Attempt Likely Next Month
Flood damage is shown in this aerial photo in Percival, Iowa, on March 29, 2019. Tom Polansek/Reuters
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WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives on Friday, May 24, failed to pass a $19.1 billion disaster aid bill supported by President Donald Trump, but is expected to try again early next month.

Following Senate passage of the legislation on Thursday by a vote of 85-8, House leaders had hoped to win quick, unanimous approval of the bill and send it to Trump for his expected signature.