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S. 1601 (105th)

Human Cloning Prohibition Act

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Introduced

3 February 1998

Last action

11 February 1998 · Vote

Status

Cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42-54. Record Vote No: 10. (consideration: CR S608)

Sponsors

Sen. Lott, Trent [R-MS], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN], Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH], Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK], Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Abraham, Spencer [R-MI], Sen. Grams, Rod [R-MN], Sen. Hagel, Chuck [R-NE], Sen. Hutchinson, Tim [R-AR], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]

Subjects

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Summary

Human Cloning Prohibition Act - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit any person or entity: (1) in or affecting interstate commerce, from using human somatic cell nuclear transfer technology; and (2) from importing an embryo produced through such technology. Sets penalties for violations of this Act of: (1) up to ten years in prison, a fine, or both; and (2) not more than twice the amount of any gross pecuniary gain derived from such violation. Establishes within the Institute of Medicine the National Commission to Promote a National Dialogue on Bioethics. Directs the Commission to provide an independent forum for broad public participation and discourse concerning important bioethical issues, including cloning. Sets forth reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government should advocate and join an international effort to prohibit the use of human somatic cell nuclear transfer technology to produce a human embryo.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 3 February 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 1998

    Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 304.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 5 February 1998

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S425-439, S444-446)

    Source: Floor

  5. 11 February 1998

    Vote

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 42-54. Record Vote No: 10. (consideration: CR S608)

    Source: Floor

Votes

11 February 1998 · Cloture Motion Rejected · On the Cloture Motion S. 1601 · Cloture Motion Rejected · Official source

Yes 42 · No 54 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 4

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 4 February 1998

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 4 February 1998

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 3 February 1998

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