Opinion Source Information:
HR 810
Vote number 2005-204 allowing human embryonic stem cell research
on May 24, 2005 regarding bill HR 810 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
Results: Bill Passed: 238 -194
To provide for human embryonic stem cell research. A YES vote would:
Call for stem cells to be taken from human embryos that were donated from in vitro fertilization clinics
Require that before the embryos are donated, that it be established that they were created for fertility treatment and in excess of clinical need and otherwise would be discarded
Stipulate that those donating the embryos give written consent and do not receive any compensation for the donation.
Mario Diaz-Balart NO Florida Republican