U.S. Senate Rejects Amendment for Nationwide GMO Labeling

Hours ago, the U.S. Senate struck down an amendment calling for mandatory labeling of foods and beverages containing genetically modified ingredients. Senators voted 26-73 to defeat the amendment, SA 2310, which was introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to amend the new Farm Bill.

Senator Kirk (R-IL) was the only abstaining vote.

See how your senators voted on labeling of GMO foods at the link above.