How did your Senator vote on drug safety?

The Senate finally passed a good drug safety reform bill. During the course of a week, Senators voted to give you lower prices through re-importation of drugs sold in other countries, then weakened that legislation with subsequent amendments. Senators voted on amendments to strengthen the FDA's review of drugs after they hit the market, and much more. Take a moment to review your Senator's votes on the bill and the amendments.

Final vote to pass the bill--Consumers Union supports a "Yes" vote.

Durbin Amendment to reduce conflicts of interest--Consumers Union supports a "Yes" vote.

Grassley Amendment to increase enforcement--Consumers Union supports a "Yes" vote.

Grassley Amendment to improve drug reviews once drugs are on the market--Consumers Union supports a "Yes" vote.

Amendment to weaken access to safe drugs re-imported for lower cost--Consumers Union supports a "No" vote.

Amendment to allow re-importation of drugs at lower prices--Consumers Union supports a "Yes" vote.

Amendment for safer foods--Consumers Union supports a "Yes" vote.