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H.R. 810:
Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2005
109th Congress

This is a bill in the U.S. Congress originating in the House of Representatives ("H.R."). A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President before it becomes law.

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2005-2006

To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for human embryonic stem cell research.

Overview

Sponsor:
Text:
Summary | Full Text
Status:
Occurred: IntroducedFeb 15, 2005
Occurred: Referred to CommitteeView Committee Assignments
Occurred: Reported by CommitteeJun 6, 2005
Occurred: Passed HouseMay 24, 2005
Occurred: Passed SenateJul 18, 2006
Failed: Vetoed by PresidentJul 19, 2006
Failed: Failed Veto Override in HouseJul 19, 2006
Not Yet Occurred: Veto Override in Senate(did not occur)
This bill never became law. This bill was proposed in a previous session of Congress. Sessions of Congress last two years, and at the end of each session all proposed bills and resolutions that haven't passed are cleared from the books. Members often reintroduce bills that did not come up for debate under a new number in the next session.
Last Action:
Jul 19, 2006: On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Agreed to without objection.
Other Titles:
-- Stem Cell Research bill
Related:
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Votes:
May 24, 2005: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by roll call vote. The totals were 238 Ayes, 194 Nays, 2 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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Jul 18, 2006: This bill passed in the Senate by roll call vote. The totals were 63 Ayes, 37 Nays. Vote Details.
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Jul 19, 2006: The House of Representatives attempted to override the President's veto of this bill, but failed, by roll call vote. The totals were 235 Ayes, 193 Nays, 5 Present/Not Voting. Vote Details.
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