Sen. Dick Durbin(D-Ill.) suggested Tuesday Democrats will block legislation that bans states from issuing mandatory labeling laws for foods with genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

 

"The current feeling in our caucus is decidedly that we will not allow them to go to this bill," the Senate's No. 2 Democrat told reporters about the GMO bill.

 

 He added that unless senators are able to get a deal, "I think there will not be enough votes, 60 votes, on the floor."

 

Sen. Debbie Stabenow(D-Mich.) has been working with Sen. Pat Roberts(R-Kan.) to reach a compromise on his labeling legislation, but leadership in both parties suggested an agreement remains elusive.

 

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