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Farm Bill Passes House
Published Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 05:01 AM
U.S. Capitol
It appears the U.S. House has sent a strong message to the President. Wednesday afternoon the House passed the Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2008 by a vote of 318 to 106. That means that 75 percent of those voting were in favor of the legislation. And that margin indicates the House would vote to overturn a Presidential Veto - something the President has pledged to do. During a news conference following the vote, Minnesota Representative Collin Peterson credited the National Farmers Union and its President, Bob Buis, for keeping everything on track.

Early on Washington Observers felt the Senate vote would not be in question. The farm bill would pass that body. But the House vote was the big question. Would it pass? And, if so, by what margin? And would it be enough to indicate a future override of a Presidential veto.

If the Presidents acts quickly to veto the bill, the soonest Congress could vote on an override would likely be next week. If Mr. Bush delays action, then who knows. As a foot note the House voted another farm bill extension to May 23rd.

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