Farm Bill Passes Senate -- Again with Veto Proof Margin

The Senate has passed the conference report, 81-15 -- a margin comfortably above the two-thirds majority needed for an override. The bill is expected to go to the White House next Tuesday.

Senate Ag Chair Tom Harkin said his priorities for the bill were not just his but also national priorities,

"including ensuring strong farm income protection, investing in nutrition, ramping up renewable energy production, supporting conservation, and promoting rural economic development."

More detail on these priorities is available here .