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The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the 2007
farm bill by a 318-to-106 vote, indicating the possibility
of enough congressional support to garner the two-thirds
majority needed to override a presidential veto.
"The House passage of the farm bill conference report on
a strong, bipartisan basis demonstrates support for core
farm bill initiatives," Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman
Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) said in a statement, adding, "I now
look forward to the Senate approving the measure with a
strong vote."
The legislation could come up for a Senate vote by the end
of the week. Congress can override a presidential veto by
having a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives
and the Senate.
President Bush said in a statement on Tuesday that he will
veto the legislation.
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