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H.Res. 1008 (110th)

Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

28 February 2008

Last action

1 August 2008 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]

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Summary

Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of Baha'is. Calls on the government of Iran to release Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi. Calls on the government of Iran and the Iranian Parliament to reject a draft Islamic penal code which violates Iran's commitments under the International Covenants on Human Rights.

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Timeline

  1. 28 February 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 February 2008

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E274)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 February 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 February 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 July 2008

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  6. 30 July 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1008.

    Source: Floor

  7. 30 July 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7350-7352)

    Source: Floor

  8. 30 July 2008

    Floor

    Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  9. 1 August 2008

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 August 2008

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 564). (text CR 7/30/2008 H7350-7351)

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 August 2008

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 564).(text CR 7/30/2008 H7350-7351)

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 August 2008

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)

    Source: Floor

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