House GOP Pulls Farm Bill Vote Over Internal Divisions

House Republican leaders pulled a vote on a major farm bill from the floor this week amid deep divisions within their conference over provisions related to E15 gasoline sales and pesticide regulations. The legislation, which would reauthorize agriculture and food assistance programs through 2031, returned to the House Rules Committee for further negotiations, with leaders aiming to bring it back after a planned recess in May.

The delay followed a chaotic procedural vote on Wednesday that remained open for over two hours before advancing other measures, including a reauthorization of foreign intelligence surveillance powers. Republican members expressed frustration after the Rules Committee rejected several of their amendments. "If we aren't able to have amendments that are even heard and have an up or down vote, then that's not going to fly with us," said Representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado.

At the center of the GOP rift was a proposal to allow year-round sales of E15, a gasoline blend with 15 percent ethanol derived from corn. Lawmakers from corn-producing states supported expanding access beyond seasonal limits, arguing it would reduce smog. Others opposed it, prompting...