Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007

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Status: House Defeats

To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit human cloning, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Rep. Diana DeGette [D, CO-1]Committees: House Energy and Commerce, House Energy and Commerce - Health

Article summary (how summaries work)
The bill was introduced to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit human cloning.^[1]

House Action

House Record Vote (439)

June 06, 2007

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 2560 Human Cloning Prohibition Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 47% - Failed

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)

204

Ayes

213

Nays

Same for all scorecards:

Name of bill: Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007
Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
Roll call number: 439
Congress number: 110th
Session number: 1
Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 439, 110th Congress, Session 1

Scored vote
Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard	Org. position: {{{Vote position 1}}}
Description: "Prohibit the cloning of a human embryo. June 6. (204-213; 278 votes required in this case to pass the bill under suspension of the rules)" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm)