Farm bill clears hurdle in Senate, final vote seen Tuesday

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Farm bill clears hurdle in Senate, final vote seen Tuesday

(Reuters) - Long-delayed farm legislation easily cleared a procedural hurdle on Monday in the U.S. Senate, with final passage of the nearly $1 trillion bill expected as early as Tuesday.

The House of Representatives last week overwhelmingly passed the sweeping measure that trims food stamps for the poor, expands federal crop insurance, consolidates agricultural conservation programs and ends direct payments to farmers.

The 72-22 Senate vote in favor of advancing the bill suggests it should have no trouble passing the Democratic-led chamber when it comes up for a final vote, which could come on Tuesday.

The White House has said President Barack Obama would sign it into law.

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/03/us-usa-agriculture-farmbill-idUSBREA121MZ20140203

[Frustratedlady]

1. Did they return the sentence about it must be publicized which congresscritters

collected payments? I heard they managed to pull that sentence out before it was sent to the Senate.

Am I wrong?

They must be proud to screw the poor to get more money in their pants.

[ProSense]

2. Roll call

http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=113&session=2&vote=00020