hand, hand, isother opposed to the amendment and calls it a poison pill that could sink the farm because he does not want to see changes to the sugar program and is facing a large opposition because a good number of members are saying they will support the amendment. >> if the bill does pass the house, what does it mean? >> the farm bill is essentially dead on arrival. the farm bill is essentially dead on arrival. chairman robert and ranking members have been working together, unlike what we have seen of the house, and president donald trump has also inserted himself into the debate. last week, he called agriculture anders to discuss the bill, said he would like to see work requirements implemented. and roberts simply responded that he needs to get to 60 votes, which is a different calculus than what chairman conway has to deal with. the debate on agriculture and food for politico pro. thanks for joining us. the c-span networks, live coverage of the house will begin at 10 a.m. for general speeches, at noon, more work on the farm bill. at c-span2, at 8 a.m., congressional leaders speak at