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McConnell’s return decides Senate farm bill revote Monday

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 10:47 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell’s return will determine the Senate’s revote on the farm bill.
McConnell has been absent after a fall and mild pneumonia and lacks a set return date.
House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-KY) said staff expects McConnell to return Monday.
Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-AR) warned the August farm-bill vote will likely fail.
GOP members oppose the bill because the SAVE Act adds voter-ID and citizenship provisions.

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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell’s return will determine the Senate’s revote on the farm bill.
McConnell has been absent after a fall and mild pneumonia and lacks a set return date.
House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-KY) said staff expects McConnell to return Monday.
Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-AR) warned the August farm-bill vote will likely fail.
GOP members oppose the bill because the SAVE Act adds voter-ID and citizenship provisions.