A majority of Senators have sent a letter urging President Bush to support expanded stem cell research.

A total of 58 Senators signed the letter which was sent on Friday, one day before President Reagan died. Just a few weeks ago, Nancy Reagan gave a speech urging such research be allowed so that more can be done to find a cure for diseases like Alzheimer's.

In 2001, President Bush ordered restrictions be placed on embryonic stem cell research and opposes using stem cells from most embryos.