farm bloc

1. A group of both Democratic and Republican members of Congress from the farming states of the Middle West that pressures the federal government to adopt policies favorable to farmers.

Example Sentences

The farm bloc has been one of the most loyal to Trump, despite farmers’ complaints that the administration has favored oil and gas producers over corn ethanol farmers, and their worries over a trade war with China.

From Seattle Times

The farm bloc has been one of the most loyal to Trump, despite farmers’ complaints that the administration has favored oil and gas producers over corn ethanol farmers, and their worries over a trade war with China.

From Washington Times

As I write, the Brazilian Congress is debating a law that would transfer the power to demarcate protected lands from the ministry of indian affairs in the executive branch to the politically-driven congressional committees where the powerful ruralista farm bloc holds sway and protests are erupting in Brasilia.

From New York Times

The farm bloc no more turned to him than to Borah for leadership.

From Project Gutenberg

The farm bloc is the first permanent economic minority to organize itself effectively for political action.

From Project Gutenberg