Farm bill wins veto-proof majority in House

[babylonsister]

Farm bill wins veto-proof majority in House
By Ian Swanson
Posted: 05/14/08 04:36 PM


The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a new farm bill as scores of Republicans ignored a veto threat from President Bush.

The bill was passed in a 318-106 vote, more than enough support to override a veto, assuming members stick to their positions if Bush follows through on his promise.

The Republicans who voted for the farm bill also went against their new flag-bearer, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who has said he would veto the farm bill.

The Senate could take up the legislation as early as Thursday, where it is also expected to receive a veto-proof majority.

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[Fresh_Start]

1. november is just around the corner must assure votes

for the incumbents

[Jack Rabbit]

3. . . . and the Republicans latest reminder of what's ahead was literally yesterday

The time for them to stop walking the plank for Bush ended long ago.

[VP505]

2. I would be surprised if

the Senate Reptilians help with a veto proof majority, they seem to be stuck in a "make the Dem's look bad" mode.