In a defeat for
Republican leadership, the House on Thursday rejected a sweeping farm bill,
amid opposition from both sides of the aisle. More than 60 House Republicans
defected and voted against the half-trillion-dollar bill, which sets funding
for farm subsidies and other assistance as well as food stamps.
The vote was
234-195 against the bill. The defeat was not expected. House Speaker John Boehner, who rarely votes, supported the bill. Members stood in silence as they watched the scoreboard Thursday afternoon. Chamber leaders were facing pressure from both sides. The plan imposes significant cuts to food stamp programs and eliminates direct payments to farmers. It also reworks the dairy program, replacing guaranteed price supports with insurance…..To Read More….
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