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Version 82 · Passed Senate without amendment · Jul 18, 2006
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)
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; (3) were in excess of the needs of the individuals seeking such treatment and would never be implanted in a woman and would otherwise be discarded (as determined in consultation with the individuals seeking fertility treatment); and (4) were donated by such individuals with written informed consent and without any financial or other inducements.
Requires the Secretary to: (1) issue final guidelines to carry out this Act within 60 days; and (2) submit annual reports on activities and research conducted under this Act.
People & committees
Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] · R–DE
Legislative record
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On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 - 193 (Roll no. 388). (consideration: CR H5435-5451)
House roll call 388 · Individual votesFailed of passage in House over veto: On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 235 - 193 (Roll no. 388).(consideration: CR H5435-5451)
House roll call 388 · Individual votesDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the question of passage of H.R. 810, the objections of the President to the contrary, notwithstanding.
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
Vetoed by President. (text of veto message: CR H5435)
Vetoed by President.(text of veto message: CR H5435)
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number: 206.
Senate roll call 206 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number: 206.
Senate roll call 206 · Individual votesConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7654-7692)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7569-7623)
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 119.
Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 194 (Roll no. 204). (text: CR H3809)
House roll call 204 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 194 (Roll no. 204).(text: CR H3809)
House roll call 204 · Individual votesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H3851)
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with 3 hours of general debate on H.R. 810.
Considered pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H3809-3853)
Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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