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McConnell told to vote no on farm bill
GOP senator tells 84-year-old McConnell to vote no on farm bill.
In brief
GOP senator tells 84-year-old McConnell to vote no on farm bill. McConnell voted 'aye' on farm bill despite GOP senator telling him to vote 'no' during markup hearing. Originally reported by New York Post.
McConnell returns after health absence
McConnell returned to Senate after more than 90-day health absence on Monday.
Hoeven tells McConnell to vote no
Hoeven, seated next to McConnell, leaned in and told him to vote 'no' on the farm bill.
McConnell votes aye despite instruction
McConnell lifted his finger to vote 'aye' but Hoeven told him to vote 'no' again.
Clerk misses McConnell's vote
The clerk didn't hear McConnell's 'aye' vote when he spoke with Hoeven.
Boozman reassures McConnell
Boozman appeared to reassure McConnell that 'aye' was the correct vote for the farm bill.
Farm bill clears committee
The farm bill cleared the committee in a 12-11 vote along party lines after McConnell's absence.
What to remember
McConnell voted 'aye' on farm bill despite GOP senator telling him to vote 'no' during markup hearing.
