The House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania failed to pass legislation that would have provided $33 million to the Veterinary School of the University of Pennsylvania.  This outcome is regarded as fallout from the controversy following the Congressional testimony and clarification by the outgoing President, Liz Magill.  The bill to grant the School of Veterinary Medicine $33 million failed the two-thirds majority as required by the state constitution.  The bill was supported by all Democratic members of the House with all Republican representatives in the State House opposed.

It is indeed unfortunate that an endowed college of a major university is deprived of funding over social issues. At the present time, political considerations are apparently more significant than educational or scientific needs.  It is hoped that some compromise can be reached to restore funding to the School.