The House passed a sweeping five-year farm bill on April 30 after years of congressional deadlock and a chaotic week of procedural fights, last-minute negotiations and a near collapse of the deal.
The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 passed 224-200, with 14 Democrats joining Republicans to push the margin beyond the slim Republican majority. The bill’s fate remains uncertain in the Senate, where it will need bipartisan support to reach the 60-vote threshold.
“They’re going to have to make some modifications to get 60 votes,” House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson told reporters after the House vote.
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