Actual Farm Subsidies Abolition Bill

[MasterJedi]

Actual Farm Subsidies Abolition Bill


Whereas, F.L. 9-13 "Farm Subsidies Abolition Act" did not abolish farm subsidies:
1. Sections I, II, IV, and V of the Farm Subsidies Abolition Act are repealed.
2. All farm subsidies are hereby abolished, effective from Fiscal Year 2007.
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Sponsor: Sen. MasterJedi

[MasterJedi]

Wouldn't it be better to phase them out gradually?

If you are going to get rid of them, yes.

I'd actually prefer getting rid of these subsidies over time also. I don't support the idea of subsidies but we can't just end the programs in just one year. If my colleagues are open to the idea, I'd introduce an amendment phasing out the farm subsidies.

That would be great Phil.

[MasterJedi]

I hereby open up the vote on the amendment in bold and italics below. Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

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[MasterJedi]

Aye

[MasterJedi]

This amendment has passed.

[MasterJedi]

I hereby open up the final vote on this bill. Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

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[MasterJedi]

Aye

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Current Vote Tally Three days left to vote.

3 Aye (MasterJedi, Keystone Phil, Bacon King)
3 Nay (EarlAW, WMS, Ilikeverin)
1 Abstain (Dave Hawk)

[MasterJedi]

This bill has enough votes to fail. Senators now have 24 hours t ochange their votes.

[MasterJedi]

With 3 Ayes, 5 Nays and 1 Abstention this bill has failed.