House rejects Farm Bill, 195-234
Story Date: 6/21/2013

 
Source: THE HILL, 6/20/13

In a blow to House GOP leaders, the House on Thursday rejected a five-year farm bill.  Members voted down the $940 billion bill in a 195-234 vote that only won 24 Democratic votes. Most Democrats voted against the bill because it cut food stamp programs by more than $20 billion.

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