date:Jun 07, 2012
oture, a procedure that limits debate and also has the effect of requiring 60 votes to approve amendments to the bill.
Thatcher and our sources at National Farmers Union think that about 30 amendments may be debated. The leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member Pat Roberts (R-KS) said Wednesday that they believe the process will take about a week, less than earlier estimates.