House vote: H.R. 2560 // June 6, 2007Needed two-thirds to pass
Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007
Sponsor: DIANA DEGETTE (D-CO)
Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make it unlawful for any person, including a governmental entity, to: (1) perform or attempt to perform human cloning; or (2) ship, mail, transport, or receive the product of human somatic cell nuclear transfer technology knowing that such product is for the purpose of human cloning. Sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act.
Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 213 | 50.1% |
| Yea | Lost | 204 | 46.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.9% |