What: All Issues : Environment : Genetically Engineered Organisms' Effect on Environment : HR 4664. Reauthorizing the National Science Foundation/Vote to Fund Biosafety Research into Genetically-Modified Organisms. (2002 house Roll Call 211)
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HR 4664. Reauthorizing the National Science Foundation/Vote to Fund Biosafety Research into Genetically-Modified Organisms.
house Roll Call 211     Jun 05, 2002
Progressive Position:
Yea
Progressive Result:
Loss
Qualifies as polarizing?
Yes
Is this vote crucial?
Yes

Woolsey (D-CA) proposed this amendment to the bill reauthorizing the National Science Foundation-a government agency that provided support for scientific research across the country. Woolsey's amendment added funding for a "Biosafety Research" program that would investigate the impact of new organisms on biological systems. "New organisms" could be existing organisms introduced to a new environment, or wholly new organisms created through breeding or genetic manipulation. Progressives supported the amendment because they worried about the impact of such organisms on both humans and the world's ecosystems. However, their position was outvoted by a combination of several Democrats and all but one Republican. The amendment was rejected 165-259.
Issue Areas:
ENVIRONMENT — Genetically Engineered Organisms' Effect on Environment
GOVERNMENT CHECKS ON CORPORATE POWER — Agriculture
GOVERNMENT CHECKS ON CORPORATE POWER — Pharmaceutical Industry
WAR & PEACE — Control of Genetically Modified Organisms

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