to vote in favor of Jim McGreevey's stem cell research bill, calling his vote "the right thing to do", saying that "I decided to cast my vote for humanity" after listening to the arguments from both sides. He was ejected from the Republican caucus on December 15, 2003 after his vote provided the margin of victory for the stem cell bill. He rejoined the Democratic party on December 18, 2003. References 1955 births Living people Cuban emigrants to the United States American politicians of Cuban descent Hispanic and Latino American state legislators in New Jersey Democratic Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly Republican Party members of the New Jersey General Assembly Politicians from Union City, New Jersey Union Hill High School alumni