GOP leaders scrambled to find a strategy that would get farm legislation through before rural state members go home next month and have to face disappointed farm communities . Farm bill approved by Republican-led House along party lines . Senate has approved its own version with food-stamp assistance . Score: 6 NEW : Food stamps cover more than 47 million people ; participation up sharply .
Farm bill approved by Republican-led House along party lines . Senate has approved its own version with food-stamp assistance . Score: 6 NEW : Food stamps cover more than 47 million people ; participation up sharply .