Legislative Gridlock Intensifies: Farm Bill Fails in Senate Ag Committee; Shutdown Threat Looms

Farm bill markup failed in Senate Ag committee over SNAP error rate dispute (one-vote defeat due to McConnell absence). This is a concrete example of gridlock caused by cost-shifting from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Senate gridlock on farm bill, defense authorization, government funding. August recess approaching, shutdown threat after Labor Day. Farm Bill markup scheduled in Senate committee for July 31 (failed).