The House narrowly passed a pared-back farm bill Thursday after
Republican leaders stripped out the nutrition title — affecting food
stamps and local food banks — to win back conservative votes.
The 216-208 roll call avoids a repeat of last month’s embarrassing collapse and for the first time in a year will allow House-Senate talks on a final farm package.
The 216-208 roll call avoids a repeat of last month’s embarrassing collapse and for the first time in a year will allow House-Senate talks on a final farm package.
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