Trump Meets Senate Republicans After Scrapping Housing Bill

President Trump met Senate Republicans at the Capitol on Wednesday and said afterward that the party was well-unified. The meeting occurred after the president scrapped plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill. Lawmakers also criticized his handling of the war in Iran during the session.

The session had been scheduled earlier in the week by the Senate Steering Committee chairman. On Tuesday the president told reporters the main topic would be the SAVE America Act, which includes voter identification and proof of citizenship requirements. He said the legislation must pass and noted that other matters would also be discussed.

Earlier this month the Senate rejected two White House requests for security funding and an anti-weaponization fund. On Tuesday the Senate passed a resolution calling for the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, with support from four Republican senators.

Thune has stated he lacks the votes to pass the SAVE America Act. The president said he hopes the leader can secure the necessary support for voter ID and citizenship verification requirements. A GOP strategist suggested the president highlight legislative accomplishments during the meeting.