Senate panel advances farm bill following McConnell’s return
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved "Farm Bill 2.0" in a 12-11 party-line vote. The bill advanced following Senator Mitch McConnell’s return to the panel. Democratic members opposed the legislation.
The Senate Agriculture Committee passed “Farm Bill 2.0” out of committee on Wednesday following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R- Ky.) return to Congress. The vote passed 12-11 along party lines. Despite Democratic opposition, the bill was able to move forward once McConnell returned to the panel this week. The senator was previously absent from Congress following...
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