Revised Farm Bill, Rule Debate Part 2
House debate on the revised Farm Bill became heated as Democrats protested food stamps and nutrition programs being left…
The Congressional Black Caucus organized a protest on the House floor against the revised Farm Bill, which did not include food stamp and nu… read more
The Congressional Black Caucus organized a protest on the House floor against the revised Farm Bill, which did not include food stamp and nutrition provisions traditionally in a farm bill. Members lined up on the House floor to make unanimous consent requests in opposition to the bill. Republicans tried to limit the length of those requests. close
House debate on the revised Farm Bill became heated as Democrats protested food stamps and nutrition programs being left…
Members debated instructions for conferees on the farm bill.
Members of the House of Representatives debated the farm bill. It passed by a vote of 251-166. The measure cuts direct p…
Democratic Representatives Kurt Schrader (WA) and Blumenauer (OR) made speeches during House debate on the farm bill.