Lawmakers have struck a long-awaited deal on what many proponents consider the most significant federal housing bill in a generation.
The Senate voted 87-to-8 Tuesday evening on a procedural motion to advance the 21st Century Road to Housing Act. It still must hold a final vote, and then the House of Representatives must pass it before it is reviewed by President Donald Trump.
An agreement struck between senators and house leaders suggests it is likely to pass.​