Senate passes farm bill without House-passed food stamp work requirements

Published December 11, 2018 9:46pm ET



The Senate passed an $867 billion measure Tuesday authorizing agriculture policies and spending as well as the nation’s food stamp program.

Senate lawmakers overwhelmingly approved the 2018 farm bill, voting 87-13, sending the measure to the House for final approval, where it is expected to easily pass.

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