McConnell Returns, GOP Moves Farm Bill Forward Amid SNAP Dispute

Senate Republicans used Mitch McConnell’s return to push the farm bill out of the Agriculture Committee 12-11 along party lines, sending it to the full Senate. The bill, which sets national policy on agriculture and nutrition, faces stiff Democratic opposition over proposed changes to SNAP, and will require 60 votes to advance. Though the committee vote progresses, Democrats demand SNAP-related concessions, and the broader path remains uncertain as funding for many programs extends beyond September.