Revolt on immigration sinks House farm bill
WASHINGTON – House Republican leaders suffered an embarrassing setback Friday when conservatives scuttled an ambitious farm bill, part of a high-stakes power play as they once again exert their oversized sway in the House.
In this case, conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus wanted to slow the momentum of bipartisan immigration legislation to help young “Dreamers.” Republican moderates are gaining ground with their immigration effort and conservatives don't like the deals taking shape.
By withholding their votes on the farm bill, they flexed their political muscle to doom both.
Not even a tweet from President Donald Trump supporting the farm bill could save it from the chaos Friday. It was defeated, 213-198. Some 30 Republicans joined with every chamber Democrat in opposition.
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They only interviewed one Dem.. Steny Hoyer for that article.. the GasLighting 1984 "freedumb caucus" and the rest of the trumpers included 5 rwingers.. 'Cept the trumpers didn't listen to the trumptweet, did they?
Good on the Dems
