Senate panel advances farm bill following McConnell’s return
Summary
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved a new farm bill after Senator Mitch McConnell returned to Congress. The bill passed narrowly along party lines, with all Republicans voting in favor and Democrats against it.Key Facts
- The Senate Agriculture Committee passed the "Farm Bill 2.0."
- The vote was 12 in favor and 11 against, split by party lines.
- Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, returned to Congress just before the vote.
- McConnell’s presence helped the bill move forward in the committee.
- Democrats opposed the bill and voted against it.
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