S. 510 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Food Safety Bill, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, Imported food, Food hazards, Foodborne illnesses, Food recall, Food contamination - Agriculture and food. 111th Congress (2009-2010) View bill details
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Summary:
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. (by CRS) 
Status:
The bill was voted on in the Senate on November 30, 2010 
Amendments:
18 proposed amendments. 1 accepted. View amendments 
Senate Vote: On Passage

PASSED on November 30, 2010.

1/2 required to pass

voted YES: 73 voted NO: 25
2 voted present/not voting

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FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

S. 510 — 111th Congress (2009–2010)

Keywords
Food Safety Bill, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, Imported food, Food hazards, Foodborne illnesses, Food recall, Food contamination
Summary
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply.
Other Titles
  • FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
  • FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Sponsor
Richard Durbin
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Agriculture and food
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Agricultural practices and innovations
  • Allergies
  • Animal and plant health
  • Child health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Health and Human Services
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Food industry and services
  • Food supply, safety, and labeling
  • Government information and archives
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Health information and medical records
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Livestock
  • Meat
  • Public-private cooperation
  • Seafood
  • Trade restrictions
  • User charges and fees
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Major Actions
Introduced3/03/2009
Referred to Committee
Amendments (18 proposed)
Passed Senate11/30/2010
Bill History
Chamber/CommitteeMotionDateResult
select this voteSenateMotion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 51011/17/2010This motion PASSED the Senate
74 voted YES 25 voted NO 1 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateOn the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Proceed to S. 510)11/18/2010This motion PASSED the Senate
57 voted YES 27 voted NO 16 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateMotion to Invoke Cloture on the Harkin Amdt. No. 471511/29/2010This amendment PASSED the Senate
69 voted YES 26 voted NO 5 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateMotion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Johanns Amdt. No. 470211/30/2010This motion DID NOT PASS the Senate
61 voted YES 35 voted NO 4 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateMotion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Baucus Amdt. No. 4713, As Modified11/30/2010This motion DID NOT PASS the Senate
44 voted YES 53 voted NO 3 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateAmendment SA 4715 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.11/30/2010PASSED by voice vote
select this voteSenateMotion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Coburn Amdt. No. 469711/30/2010This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
39 voted YES 56 voted NO 5 voted present/not voting
select this voteSenateMotion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Coburn Amdt. No. 469611/30/2010This amendment DID NOT PASS the Senate
36 voted YES 62 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
currently selectedSenateOn Passage - Senate - S. 510 as Amended11/30/2010This bill PASSED the Senate
73 voted YES 25 voted NO 2 voted present/not voting
ActionDateDescription
Introduced3/03/2009
3/03/2009Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2692-2693)
3/03/2009Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Put on a legislative calendar11/18/2009Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
12/18/2009Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Harkin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Put on a legislative calendar12/18/2009Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 247.
9/29/2010Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
9/29/2010Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the bill presented in Senate.
11/17/2010Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
select this voteVote11/17/2010Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 510
11/18/2010Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate.
11/18/2010Measure laid before Senate by motion.
11/18/2010The committee reported substitute amendment was withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
11/18/2010Cloture motion on the bill presented in Senate.
11/18/2010Amendment SA 4715 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Harkin.
11/18/2010Cloture motion on amendment SA 4715 presented in Senate.
select this voteVote11/18/2010On the Motion to Proceed (Motion to Proceed to S. 510)
11/29/2010Considered by Senate.
11/29/2010Considered by Senate.
11/29/2010Motion to waive Rule XXII with respect to amendment SA 4696 made in Senate.
11/29/2010Motion to waive Rule XXII with respect to amendment SA 4697 made in Senate.
select this voteVote11/29/2010Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Harkin Amdt. No. 4715
11/30/2010Considered by Senate.
11/30/2010Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
select this voteVote11/30/2010Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Johanns Amdt. No. 4702
select this voteVote11/30/2010Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Baucus Amdt. No. 4713, As Modified
11/30/2010Considered by Senate.
select this voteVote11/30/2010Amendment SA 4715 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
select this voteVote11/30/2010Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Coburn Amdt. No. 4697
select this voteVote11/30/2010Motion to Suspend Rule XXII Re: Coburn Amdt. No. 4696
currently selectedSenate Vote on Passage11/30/2010On Passage - Senate - S. 510 as Amended
NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus
S. Amdt. 4691Leahy, Patrick [D-VT]November 17, 2010Offered on November 16, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4692Specter, Arlen [D-PA]November 17, 2010Offered on November 16, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4693Specter, Arlen [D-PA]November 17, 2010Offered on November 16, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4694Inouye, Daniel [D-HI]November 17, 2010Offered on November 16, 2010.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 4696Coburn, Thomas [R-OK]November 17, 2010Offered on November 16, 2010.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 4697Coburn, Thomas [R-OK]November 17, 2010Offered on November 16, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4698Pryor, Mark [D-AR]November 17, 2010Offered on November 16, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4699Pryor, Mark [D-AR]November 17, 2010Offered on November 16, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4700Pryor, Mark [D-AR]November 17, 2010Offered on November 16, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4701Pryor, Mark [D-AR]November 17, 2010Offered on November 16, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4702Johanns, Mike [R-NE]November 17, 2010Offered on November 16, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4708Pryor, Mark [D-AR]November 18, 2010Offered on November 17, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4709Landrieu, Mary [D-LA]November 18, 2010Offered on November 17, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4710Corker, Bob [R-TN]November 18, 2010Offered on November 17, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4713Baucus, Max [D-MT]November 18, 2010Offered on November 17, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4714Reid, Harry [D-NV]November 18, 2010Offered on November 17, 2010.

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select this voteS. Amdt. 4715Harkin, Thomas [D-IA]November 18, 2010Passed by voice vote on November 29, 2010.

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S. Amdt. 4716Dorgan, Byron [D-ND]November 19, 2010Offered on November 18, 2010.

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Total contributions given to Senators within 30 days of the vote "On Passage - Senate - S. 510 as Amended" from interest groups that…

supported this bill

Environmental policy
Beverages (non-alcoholic)
Nutritional & dietary supplements
Farmers, crop unspecified (split)
Health & welfare policy (split)
Livestock (split)
Chambers of commerce
Consumer groups
Freight & delivery services
Vending Machine Sales & Services

opposed this bill

Biotech products & research
Republican/Conservative
Vegetables, fruits and tree nut
Farm organizations & cooperatives
Food wholesalers
Farmers, crop unspecified (split)
Health & welfare policy (split)
Livestock (split)
Pro-business associations
Date Range of Contributions
Within days of the vote "On Passage - Senate - S. 510 as Amended"
ContributorInterest groupAmountDatesort iconSenate memberPartyStateVote
Argust, Marcia FrenzEnvironmental policy$30010/31/10Michael CrapoRIDNo
Bartley, AnneEnvironmental policy$2,40010/31/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Fowler, ShannonHealth & welfare policy$20010/31/10Barbara BoxerDCAYes
Rebholtz, Robert JrLivestock$2,40010/31/10Michael CrapoRIDNo
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$2,36610/31/10Chris CoonsDDEYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$1,39810/31/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$1,25810/31/10Patty MurrayDWAYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$1,22810/31/10Harry ReidDNVYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$1,05410/31/10Russell FeingoldDWIYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$27410/31/10Russell FeingoldDWIYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$21710/31/10Patty MurrayDWAYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$9810/31/10Russell FeingoldDWIYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$8310/31/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$6410/31/10Harry ReidDNVYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$510/31/10Harry ReidDNVYes
Stott, RickLivestock$4,80010/31/10Michael CrapoRIDNo
Stott, RickLivestock$4,80010/31/10Michael CrapoRIDNo
Kraemer, Steven GRepublican/Conservative$35011/1/10Thomas CoburnROKNo
League of Conservation VotersEnvironmental policy$28511/1/10Chris CoonsDDEYes
Life Technologies CorpBiotech products & research$2,00011/1/10Scott BrownRMAYes
Mann, AlfredBiotech products & research$2,40011/1/10Harry ReidDNVYes
Westfeldt, ThomasBeverages (non-alcoholic)$1,50011/1/10David VitterRLAYes
Bowers, GuyRepublican/Conservative$2,40011/2/10Jim DeMintRSCNo
Gumpertz, Donald G MrRepublican/Conservative$2,40011/2/10John McCainRAZNo
Illsley, RolfRepublican/Conservative$2,40011/2/10Jim DeMintRSCNo
Kahn, WolfEnvironmental policy$22511/2/10Russell FeingoldDWIYes
Lienhart, RossEnvironmental policy$-90011/2/10Barbara BoxerDCAYes
Mcmahan, Joy PLivestock$50011/2/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Weinstein, PerryRepublican/Conservative$25011/2/10Mark KirkRILYes
Wutke, MaryRepublican/Conservative$25011/2/10Mark KirkRILYes
Lane, Betty W MsLivestock$20011/3/10Michael CrapoRIDNo
Platt, RogerEnvironmental policy$20011/4/10Lisa MurkowskiRAKYes
Blumenthal, JabezEnvironmental policy$50011/5/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Greenberg, AllenEnvironmental policy$25011/5/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Linden, LawrenceEnvironmental policy$2,00011/5/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Magraw, DanielEnvironmental policy$50011/5/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Schreiber, DonLivestock$50011/9/10Tom UdallDNMYes
Schreiber, F DonLivestock$50011/9/10Jeff BingamanDNMYes
Schreiber, L JaneLivestock$50011/9/10Tom UdallDNMYes
National Wildlife Federation Action FundEnvironmental policy$2,40911/10/10Barbara BoxerDCAYes
Decker, Dorothy MLivestock$25011/11/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Pasarell, GeorgeneEnvironmental policy$50011/11/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Zupan, DavidRepublican/Conservative$25011/12/10John CornynRTXNo
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$1,18311/15/10Chris CoonsDDEYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$71911/15/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$64611/15/10Harry ReidDNVYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$60311/15/10Patty MurrayDWAYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$57511/15/10Russell FeingoldDWIYes
Sutherland, ScottEnvironmental policy$1,00011/15/10Lisa MurkowskiRAKYes
Yang, BeatriceRepublican/Conservative$-2,10011/15/10John McCainRAZNo
Wiltshire, Richard WRepublican/Conservative$-70011/16/10John McCainRAZNo
Wiltshire, Richard W MrRepublican/Conservative$-97511/16/10John McCainRAZNo
Curtis, Thomas aRepublican/Conservative$50011/17/10John CornynRTXNo
Hayne, Roxana C MrsLivestock$25011/22/10John CornynRTXNo
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$48511/22/10Harry ReidDNVYes
Sierra ClubEnvironmental policy$31211/22/10Chris CoonsDDEYes
Kennedy, Jimmy MrFarm organizations & cooperatives$30011/23/10Mitch McConnellRKYNo
Perkin, Robert MrRepublican/Conservative$20011/23/10Mitch McConnellRKYNo
Taylor, Robert MrRepublican/Conservative$30011/23/10Mitch McConnellRKYNo
Wall, KathaleenLivestock$1,00011/23/10John CornynRTXNo
Corey, Henry MrRepublican/Conservative$22511/24/10Mitch McConnellRKYNo
Council for Responsible NutritionNutritional & dietary supplements$1,00011/24/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Dillon, James MrRepublican/Conservative$25011/24/10Mitch McConnellRKYNo
Loufek, Charles MrRepublican/Conservative$50011/24/10Mitch McConnellRKYNo
National Potato CouncilVegetables, fruits and tree nut$2,00011/24/10Debbie Ann StabenowDMIYes
Pevehouse, Beverly MsRepublican/Conservative$30011/24/10Mitch McConnellRKYNo
Bartels, JamesRepublican/Conservative$50011/29/10Mitch McConnellRKYNo
Pepsico IncBeverages (non-alcoholic)$5,00011/29/10Max BaucusDMTYes
Pepsico IncBeverages (non-alcoholic)$1,00011/29/10Orrin HatchRUTNo
Coca-Cola CoBeverages (non-alcoholic)$1,00011/30/10Jon KylRAZNo
Nicholas, Phyllis MsRepublican/Conservative$20011/30/10Scott BrownRMAYes
Ocean Spray CranberriesVegetables, fruits and tree nut$1,00011/30/10Robert CaseyDPAYes
Oden, RayRepublican/Conservative$-80011/30/10Jim DeMintRSCNo
Oden, RayRepublican/Conservative$-80011/30/10Jim DeMintRSCNo
Young, George W MrRepublican/Conservative$25011/30/10Scott BrownRMAYes
Abercrombie, Josephine MsRepublican/Conservative$1,00012/1/10Mitch McConnellRKYNo
Biogen IdecBiotech products & research$3,00012/1/10John KerryDMAYes
Biogen IdecBiotech products & research$2,00012/1/10John KerryDMAYes
Genzyme CorpBiotech products & research$5,00012/1/10Max BaucusDMTYes
Genzyme CorpBiotech products & research$2,50012/1/10John KerryDMAYes
Genzyme CorpBiotech products & research$2,50012/1/10John KerryDMAYes
Genzyme CorpBiotech products & research$2,00012/1/10Orrin HatchRUTNo
Hayden, Jerry LRepublican/Conservative$-2,40012/1/10Scott BrownRMAYes
Calaway, John DavidEnvironmental policy$-1,00012/2/10Barbara BoxerDCAYes
Alabama Farmers FederationFarm organizations & cooperatives$2,50012/3/10Ben NelsonDNEYes
Yang, BeatriceRepublican/Conservative$-2,40012/3/10John McCainRAZNo
Stupin, DavidEnvironmental policy$50012/6/10Michael BennetDCOYes
Booth, Glenda CEnvironmental policy$25012/7/10Mark WarnerDVAYes
Kelso, Robert EarlRepublican/Conservative$2,40012/8/10John CornynRTXNo
King RanchLivestock$1,00012/8/10John CornynRTXNo
Nichols, DavidBiotech products & research$1,00012/9/10John KerryDMAYes
Nichols, DavidBiotech products & research$1,00012/9/10John KerryDMAYes
Carson, JosephRepublican/Conservative$50012/10/10Jim DeMintRSCNo
Carson, JosephRepublican/Conservative$50012/10/10Jim DeMintRSCNo
Morse, CatherineRepublican/Conservative$25012/10/10Jim DeMintRSCNo
Morse, CatherineRepublican/Conservative$25012/10/10Jim DeMintRSCNo
Beeuwkes, NancyBiotech products & research$2,40012/13/10John KerryDMAYes
Beeuwkes, NancyBiotech products & research$2,40012/13/10John KerryDMAYes
Beeuwkes, NancyBiotech products & research$2,40012/13/10John KerryDMAYes
Beeuwkes, NancyBiotech products & research$2,40012/13/10John KerryDMAYes
Beeuwkes, ReinierBiotech products & research$2,40012/13/10John KerryDMAYes
Beeuwkes, ReinierBiotech products & research$2,40012/13/10John KerryDMAYes
Beeuwkes, ReinierBiotech products & research$2,40012/13/10John KerryDMAYes
Beeuwkes, ReinierBiotech products & research$2,40012/13/10John KerryDMAYes
Wakefern Food CorpFood wholesalers$1,00012/13/10Robert MenéndezDNJYes
Young, Cyrus HEnvironmental policy$50012/13/10Bernard SandersIVTYes
Donohue, EliseLivestock$1,00012/14/10Jon TesterDMTYes
Nawalinski, Emily HEnvironmental policy$60012/14/10Bernard SandersIVTYes
Steubing, MelvilleLivestock$50012/14/10John CornynRTXNo
League of Conservation VotersEnvironmental policy$1,00012/15/10Robert CaseyDPAYes
Fribourg, Paul JLivestock$2,00012/16/10Debbie Ann StabenowDMIYes
Gumpertz, Ann MrsRepublican/Conservative$70012/17/10John McCainRAZNo
Gumpertz, Donald G MrRepublican/Conservative$-70012/17/10John McCainRAZNo
Simon, Eugene aLivestock$30012/20/10Bernard SandersIVTYes
Stott, RickLivestock$-2,40012/20/10Michael CrapoRIDNo
Hamilton, Paul MrRepublican/Conservative$1,00012/21/10Scott BrownRMAYes
Lawrence, Robert MrRepublican/Conservative$50012/21/10Scott BrownRMAYes
Beldt, Harold ERepublican/Conservative$-1,90012/22/10John McCainRAZNo
Pepsico IncBeverages (non-alcoholic)$5,00012/22/10Debbie Ann StabenowDMIYes
Richardson, MonteRepublican/Conservative$50012/28/10David VitterRLAYes
Abrams, PaulBiotech products & research$2,40012/29/10Maria CantwellDWAYes
Clark, WilliamRepublican/Conservative$2,40012/30/10David VitterRLAYes
Penson, JohnRepublican/Conservative$25012/30/10David VitterRLAYes
14 Organizations Supported and 12 Opposed; See Which Ones

Organizations that took a position on
FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: On Passage - Senate - S. 510 as Amended

14 organizations supported this bill

Alternative Energy Resources Organization
Kendall, Sara (2010, November 6). Support Fresh, Safe Local Food in the Food Safety Bill. Retrieved November 29, 2010, from Western Organization of Resource Councils.
American Beverage Association
ABA (2010, November 30). The Lame Duck: The Time Is Now for Child Nutrition and Food Safety. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from ABA.
American Goat Society
Undersigned Organizations (2010, November 6). Support Fresh, Safe Local Food in the Food Safety Bill. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from WORC.
American Grassfed Association
Undersigned Organizations (2010, November 6). Support Fresh, Safe Local Food in the Food Safety Bill. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from WORC.
Citizens for Health
Undersigned Organizations (2010, November 6). Support Fresh, Safe Local Food in the Food Safety Bill. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from WORC.
Consumers Union
Consumers Union (2010). A half-billion recalled eggs? Let’s fix this already!. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from Consumers Union.
Council for Responsible Nutrition
PR Newswire (2010, November 30). CRN Praises Senate Passage of Food Safety Modernization Act. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from PR Newswire.
Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance
Undersigned Organizations (2010, November 6). Support Fresh, Safe Local Food in the Food Safety Bill. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from WORC.
Intelligent Global Pooling Systems
PR Newswire (2010, November 18). iGPS Applauds U.S. Senate for Taking Important Steps to Improve Food Safety Transportation. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from PR Newswire.
National Automatic Merchandising Association
Vending Marketwatch News (2010, November 30). National Automatic Merchandising Association Supports Food Safety Modernization Act, Fights To Repeal 1099 Burdens . Retrieved November 30, 2010, from Vending Marketwatch.
Small Farmer's Journal
Undersigned Organizations (2010, November 6). Support Fresh, Safe Local Food in the Food Safety Bill. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from WORC.
Small Farms Conservancy
Undersigned Organizations (2010, November 6). Support Fresh, Safe Local Food in the Food Safety Bill. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from WORC.
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
durbin.senate.gov (2010, November 29). Chamber of Commerce Endorses Durbin Food Safety Bill. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from e News Park Forest.
Western Organization of Resource Councils
Undersigned Organizations (2010, November 6). Support Fresh, Safe Local Food in the Food Safety Bill. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from WORC.

12 organizations opposed this bill

American Academy of Microbiology
EIN News (2010, November 24). Microbiologists Slam Food Processors for Adding to Food Safety Crisis. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from EIN News.
American Mushroom Institute
Undersigned Organizations (2010, November 18). Letter to Senators . Retrieved November 30, 2010, from United Fresh.
Competitive Enterprise Institute
Carney, Timothy P. (2010, December 5). The food industry plays regulatory roulette. Retrieved December 6, 2010, from Washington Examiner.
Farm-to-Consumer Legal Defense Fund
Washington Examiner (2010, December 5). The food industry plays regulatory roulette. Retrieved April 19, 2010, from Washington Examiner.
FreedomWorks
Borowski, Julie (2010, November 22). Tell Congress: Vote Against Food “Safety” Modernization Act! . Retrieved November 30, 2010, from Freedomworks.
National Cattleman's Beef Association
Drovers news source (2010, November 30). NCBA: Food safety knows no size. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from Drovers.
National Potato Council
Undersigned Organizations (2010, November 18). Letter to Senators . Retrieved November 30, 2010, from United Fresh.
National Watermelon Association
Undersigned Organizations (2010, November 18). Letter to Senators . Retrieved November 30, 2010, from United Fresh.
Produce Marketing Association
Undersigned Organizations (2010, November 18). Letter to Senators . Retrieved November 30, 2010, from United Fresh.
The John Birch Society
Shibler, Ann (2010, November 17). Final Vote on Food Safety Bill Imminent. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from jbs.
United Fresh Produce Association
Food Ingredients First (2010, November 25). United Fresh and Industry Allies Oppose Tester Amendment to Senate Food Safety Legislation. Retrieved November 30, 2010, from Food Ingredients First.
Western Growers
Undersigned Organizations (2010, November 18). Letter to Senators . Retrieved November 30, 2010, from United Fresh.

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Includes reported contributions to congressional campaigns of Senators in office on day of vote, from interest groups invested in the vote according to MapLight, October 31, 2010 – December 30, 2010.
Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org

Contributions by Legislator

Namesort iconPartyState$ From Interest Groups
That Supported
$ From Interest Groups
That Opposed
Vote
Daniel K. AkakaDHI$0$0Yes
Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$0$0Yes
John BarrassoRWY$0$0No
Max BaucusDMT$5,000$5,000Yes
Birch "Evan" BayhDIN$0$0Yes
Mark BegichDAK$0$0Yes
Michael BennetDCO$9,850$0Yes
Bob BennettRUT$0$0No
Jesse "Jeff" BingamanDNM$0$0Yes
Christopher "Kit" BondRMO$0$0Not Voting
Barbara BoxerDCA$509$0Yes
Scott BrownRMA$0$1,550Yes
Sherrod BrownDOH$0$0Yes
Sam BrownbackRKS$0$0Not Voting
Jim BunningRKY$0$0No
Richard BurrRNC$0$0Yes
Maria CantwellDWA$0$2,400Yes
Ben CardinDMD$0$0Yes
Tom CarperDDE$0$0Yes
Bob CaseyDPA$1,000$1,000Yes
Clarence Saxby ChamblissRGA$0$0No
Tom CoburnROK$0$350No
William Thad CochranRMS$0$0No
Susan CollinsRME$0$0Yes
Gaylord Kent ConradDND$0$0Yes
Chris CoonsDDE$4,146$0Yes
Bob CorkerRTN$0$0No
John CornynRTX$0$3,150No
Mike CrapoRID$300$0No
Jim DeMintRSC$0$4,700No
Chris DoddDCT$0$0Yes
Byron DorganDND$0$0Yes
Dick DurbinDIL$0$0Yes
John EnsignRNV$0$0No
Mike EnziRWY$0$0Yes
Russ FeingoldDWI$2,226$0Yes
Dianne FeinsteinDCA$0$0Yes
Al FrankenDMN$0$0Yes
Kirsten GillibrandDNY$0$0Yes
Lindsey GrahamRSC$0$0No
Chuck GrassleyRIA$0$0Yes
Judd GreggRNH$0$0Yes
Kay HaganDNC$0$0Yes
Tom HarkinDIA$0$0Yes
Orrin HatchRUT$1,000$2,000No
Kay Bailey HutchisonRTX$0$0No
Jim InhofeROK$0$0No
Dan InouyeDHI$0$0Yes
Johnny IsaksonRGA$0$0No
Mike JohannsRNE$0$0Yes
Tim JohnsonDSD$0$0Yes
John KerryDMA$0$31,200Yes
Mark KirkRIL$0$500Yes
Amy KlobucharDMN$0$0Yes
Herb KohlDWI$0$0Yes
Jon KylRAZ$1,000$0No
Mary LandrieuDLA$0$0Yes
Frank LautenbergDNJ$0$0Yes
George LeMieuxRFL$0$0Yes
Patrick LeahyDVT$0$0Yes
Carl LevinDMI$0$0Yes
Joe LiebermanICT$0$0Yes
Blanche LincolnDAR$0$0Yes
Dick LugarRIN$0$0Yes
Joe ManchinDWV$0$0Yes
John McCainRAZ$0$-5,675No
Claire McCaskillDMO$0$0Yes
Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$0$3,575No
Bob MenéndezDNJ$0$1,000Yes
Jeff MerkleyDOR$0$0Yes
Barbara MikulskiDMD$0$0Yes
Lisa MurkowskiRAK$1,200$0Yes
Patty MurrayDWA$2,078$0Yes
Earl "Ben" NelsonDNE$0$2,500Yes
Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$0$0Yes
Mark PryorDAR$0$0Yes
John "Jack" ReedDRI$0$0Yes
Harry ReidDNV$2,428$2,400Yes
Jim RischRID$0$0No
Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$0$0No
John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$0$0Yes
Bernie SandersIVT$1,100$0Yes
Chuck SchumerDNY$0$0Yes
Jeff SessionsRAL$0$0No
Jeanne ShaheenDNH$0$0Yes
Richard ShelbyRAL$0$0No
Olympia SnoweRME$0$0Yes
Arlen SpecterDPA$0$0Yes
Debbie StabenowDMI$5,000$2,000Yes
Jon TesterDMT$0$0Yes
John ThuneRSD$0$0No
Mark UdallDCO$0$0Yes
Tom UdallDNM$0$0Yes
David VitterRLA$1,500$3,150Yes
George VoinovichROH$0$0Yes
Mark WarnerDVA$250$0Yes
Jim WebbDVA$0$0Yes
Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$0$0Yes
Roger WickerRMS$0$0No
Ron WydenDOR$0$0Yes

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NamePartyState$ From Interest Groups
That Supported
$ From Interest Groups
That Opposed
Vote
Daniel K. AkakaDHI$0$0Yes
Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$0$0Yes
John BarrassoRWY$0$0No
Max BaucusDMT$5,000$5,000Yes
Birch "Evan" BayhDIN$0$0Yes
Mark BegichDAK$0$0Yes
Michael BennetDCO$9,850$0Yes
Bob BennettRUT$0$0No
Jesse "Jeff" BingamanDNM$0$0Yes
Christopher "Kit" BondRMO$0$0Not Voting
Barbara BoxerDCA$509$0Yes
Scott BrownRMA$0$1,550Yes
Sherrod BrownDOH$0$0Yes
Sam BrownbackRKS$0$0Not Voting
Jim BunningRKY$0$0No
Richard BurrRNC$0$0Yes
Maria CantwellDWA$0$2,400Yes
Ben CardinDMD$0$0Yes
Tom CarperDDE$0$0Yes
Bob CaseyDPA$1,000$1,000Yes
Clarence Saxby ChamblissRGA$0$0No
Tom CoburnROK$0$350No
William Thad CochranRMS$0$0No
Susan CollinsRME$0$0Yes
Gaylord Kent ConradDND$0$0Yes
Chris CoonsDDE$4,146$0Yes
Bob CorkerRTN$0$0No
John CornynRTX$0$3,150No
Mike CrapoRID$300$0No
Jim DeMintRSC$0$4,700No
Chris DoddDCT$0$0Yes
Byron DorganDND$0$0Yes
Dick DurbinDIL$0$0Yes
John EnsignRNV$0$0No
Mike EnziRWY$0$0Yes
Russ FeingoldDWI$2,226$0Yes
Dianne FeinsteinDCA$0$0Yes
Al FrankenDMN$0$0Yes
Kirsten GillibrandDNY$0$0Yes
Lindsey GrahamRSC$0$0No
Chuck GrassleyRIA$0$0Yes
Judd GreggRNH$0$0Yes
Kay HaganDNC$0$0Yes
Tom HarkinDIA$0$0Yes
Orrin HatchRUT$1,000$2,000No
Kay Bailey HutchisonRTX$0$0No
Jim InhofeROK$0$0No
Dan InouyeDHI$0$0Yes
Johnny IsaksonRGA$0$0No
Mike JohannsRNE$0$0Yes
Tim JohnsonDSD$0$0Yes
John KerryDMA$0$31,200Yes
Mark KirkRIL$0$500Yes
Amy KlobucharDMN$0$0Yes
Herb KohlDWI$0$0Yes
Jon KylRAZ$1,000$0No
Mary LandrieuDLA$0$0Yes
Frank LautenbergDNJ$0$0Yes
George LeMieuxRFL$0$0Yes
Patrick LeahyDVT$0$0Yes
Carl LevinDMI$0$0Yes
Joe LiebermanICT$0$0Yes
Blanche LincolnDAR$0$0Yes
Dick LugarRIN$0$0Yes
Joe ManchinDWV$0$0Yes
John McCainRAZ$0$-5,675No
Claire McCaskillDMO$0$0Yes
Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$0$3,575No
Bob MenéndezDNJ$0$1,000Yes
Jeff MerkleyDOR$0$0Yes
Barbara MikulskiDMD$0$0Yes
Lisa MurkowskiRAK$1,200$0Yes
Patty MurrayDWA$2,078$0Yes
Earl "Ben" NelsonDNE$0$2,500Yes
Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$0$0Yes
Mark PryorDAR$0$0Yes
John "Jack" ReedDRI$0$0Yes
Harry ReidDNV$2,428$2,400Yes
Jim RischRID$0$0No
Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$0$0No
John "Jay" RockefellerDWV$0$0Yes
Bernie SandersIVT$1,100$0Yes
Chuck SchumerDNY$0$0Yes
Jeff SessionsRAL$0$0No
Jeanne ShaheenDNH$0$0Yes
Richard ShelbyRAL$0$0No
Olympia SnoweRME$0$0Yes
Arlen SpecterDPA$0$0Yes
Debbie StabenowDMI$5,000$2,000Yes
Jon TesterDMT$0$0Yes
John ThuneRSD$0$0No
Mark UdallDCO$0$0Yes
Tom UdallDNM$0$0Yes
David VitterRLA$1,500$3,150Yes
George VoinovichROH$0$0Yes
Mark WarnerDVA$250$0Yes
Jim WebbDVA$0$0Yes
Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$0$0Yes
Roger WickerRMS$0$0No
Ron WydenDOR$0$0Yes

Interest Groups that supported this bill

$ Donated
Environmental policy$24,087
Livestock$18,100
Beverages (non-alcoholic)$13,500
Nutritional & dietary supplements$1,000
Health & welfare policy$200
Chambers of commerce$0
Freight & delivery services$0
Vending Machine Sales & Services$0
Farmers, crop unspecified$0
Consumer groups$0

Interest Groups that opposed this bill

$ Donated
Biotech products & research$45,000
Livestock$18,100
Republican/Conservative$9,000
Vegetables, fruits and tree nut$3,000
Farm organizations & cooperatives$2,800
Food wholesalers$1,000
Health & welfare policy$200
Pro-business associations$0
Farmers, crop unspecified$0
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