A broad five-year farm bill went down to a surprise defeat in the House on Thursday when Republican conservatives revolted against the legislation, arguing that it would cost too much, while Democrats defected, saying it would not spend enough on their priorities.
The 234 to 195 vote was the latest rebuke to House GOP leaders, who have struggled to muster enough control of the chamber to pass major legislation. The defeat also bodes ill for legislation on the budget and immigration that is expected to be debated in the House this summer and fall. Senators reached an agreement Thursday to increase funding for border security, a deal that increases the likelihood that the immigration bill will be approved with broad support.
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“The farm bill has traditionally been a bipartisan bill, and everyone knows that,” Cantor added. The 2008 version, for example, received 216 votes from Democrats and 100 from Republicans.
But Pelosi warned Republicans two days ago that any amendments that would further restrict programs for the poor would diminish Democratic support, forcing Republicans to find almost all of the votes from their side.
The Republicans ignored the threat and approved several tough amendments, including one written by Rep. Steve Southerland II (R-Fla.) that would have required more stringent work requirements for food-stamp recipients.....Read the full story HERE.
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