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The biggest flashpoint could be the removal of the forced-sale requirement for institutional landlords.
Still, the lopsided House vote gives the legislation strong momentum.
For Republicans, the politics are straightforward.
For Democrats, opposing a bill aimed at limiting investor competition in the housing market could also carry political risk.
Whether the Senate quickly advances the legislation or lets it bog down in procedural fights could determine whether Congress delivers a tangible housing win before voters head to the polls.