A Last-Minute Reprieve: Farm Bill Vote Delayed Amid Republican Infighting In a bid to avoid a potentially disastrous split within their party, House GOP leaders have brokered a deal to put off a vote on the contentious farm bill, a move that reflects the deepening divisions within Republican ranks. The bill, which has been at the center of heated debate in recent days, has sparked intense opposition from hard-line conservative rebels who object to certain provisions. With Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) holding open a procedural rule vote for an extended period, the delay is seen as a temporary reprieve for lawmakers struggling to find common ground. As the clock ticks down, questions remain about the bill's future and the potential implications for the nation's agricultural sector.
House GOP leaders struck a deal with hard-line conservative rebels on Wednesday to delay a vote on the farm bill, which has been at the center of controversy in recent days as Republicans remain divided over certain provisions. The agreement came as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) held open a procedural rule vote for more than...