This episode of Congress In Context examines how the legislative machinery of the "ten-day rule" affects the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a measure designed to lower costs for families by prohibiting large investors from purchasing single-family homes. By declining to sign the legislation, the executive branch leaves key protections—such as streamlined construction processes and improved financing access—in a state of limbo that directly stalls relief for those struggling with housing affordability. The program further reveals how the scale of federal borrowing acts as a silent procedural lever, competing with private markets and driving up everyday mortgage rates for Americans by a full percentage point. Ultimately, these maneuvers illustrate that the true story of the 119th Congress lies in the intersection of technical ...