The House failed to pass a Republican-written farm bill Friday, with some GOP lawmakers sinking it as they sought a vote on immigration legislation.
The chamber sank the measure in a 198 to 213 vote. Thirty House Republicans broke with party leaders to vote against the bill, while all Democrats opposed it.
Cheers broke out from Democrats as the legislation failed.
The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus sought assurances that the House would vote on a tough immigration plan, but did not get them. House GOP leaders were seen talking with conservatives ahead of the final farm bill vote, but their efforts could not flip enough Republican lawmakers to pass the measure.
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