Democrats would rather jam an icepick in their eyes than let this pass.

Via US News:

The House Farm Bill, which cuts $20.5 billion over the next decade to food assistance programs, added a provision Wednesday night to keep drug users from getting food stamps.

The House approved an amendment that gives states the ability to administer drug tests before someone is approved for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The measure was approved by voice vote.

“My amendment to the Farm Bill allows states to determine the best method for administering drug screening programs for SNAP applicants,” says Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., who sponsored the amendment.

“This is a clear and obvious problem in our communities as nearly 30 states have introduced legislation to drug test for welfare programs. We have a moral obligation to equip the states with the tools they need to discourage the use of illegal drugs.”

While Republicans in the House said the drug test simply safeguards against abuse, Democrats on the floor argued it infringes on the privacy of individuals and created unprecedented hoops for the poor to jump through.