As I reported earlier this week, the Senate was considering a stem cell funding bill, which was passed today by a vote of 63-34.  (See the Newsvine.com and The Associated Press Roll Call).

CNN reported that President Bush has indicated that he would veto the new bill, but that he would sign a Republican alternative that would encourage other forms of stem-cell research without changing his 2001 policy.  That bill passed by a 70-28 vote.

There is not much reaction to report on this vote or President Bush’s response.  The outcome of the vote as well as the President’s response have gone as anticipated. 

I will keep you posted as news unfolds on this issue.