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    $19.1 Billion Disaster Aid Bill Stalled After Republican Blocks House Vote

    Rep. Chip Roy objected to a procedural vote on a bipartisan $19.1 billion disaster aid bill, forcing Congress to wait until June to finish work on the legislation.
    by Kelsey Snell May 24, 2019 2 minutes
    Debris is piled outside an apartment complex that was damaged by Hurricane Michael on May 10 in Panama City, Fla. Rep. Chip Roy objected to a procedural vote on a bipartisan $19.1 billion disaster aid bill, forcing Congress to wait until June to finish work on the legislation.

    Texas House Republican Rep. Chip Roy blocked an attempt to pass the $19.1 billion disaster aid bill by unanimous consent, likely stalling passage of the legislation until Congress returns in June.

    The Senate approved the measure Thursday 85-8 and House Democrats hoped to rush the legislation through in

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