H.R. 810 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005
H.R. 810 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) has vetoed — introduced on Feb 15, 2005, sponsored by Michael Castle with 200 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Vetoed
- Introduced
- Feb 15, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 200
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct and support research that utilizes human embryonic stem cells, regardless of the date on which the stem cells were derived from a human embryo, provided such embryos: (1) have been donated from in vitro fertilization clinics; (2) were created for the purposes of fertility treatment;…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Michael Castle (R-DE). Co-sponsors: 176 Democrats, 23 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 15, 2005
- Passed the HouseMay 24, 2005
- Passed the SenateJul 18, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJul 19, 2006
- VetoedJul 19, 2006
Latest action: On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Agreed to without objection. (Jul 19, 2006)
How Congress voted
- Passage, Objections of the President Not Withstanding
House · Jul 19, 2006 · Failed235–193 - On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Jul 18, 2006 · Bill Passed63–37 - On Passage
House · May 24, 2005 · Passed238–194
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Stem Cell Research Enhancement ActHouse · May 24, 2005
- A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research.Senate · Jul 18, 2006
- Stem Cell Research Enhancement ActHouse · Jul 19, 2006
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- S. 3504: Fetus Farming Prohibition Act of 2006
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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