Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.

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

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed in House · 1 August 2008 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 28 February 2008 · Official file

Documents

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 1 August 2008

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 1 August 2008

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 28 February 2008

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
• Joe Wilson · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cantor, Eric [R-VA-7] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26] · D · Cosponsor
• ELIOT ENGEL · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
• ALCEE HASTINGS · D · Cosponsor
• James McGovern · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Brad Sherman · D · Cosponsor
• GENE GREEN · D · Cosponsor
• ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN · R · Cosponsor
• Brian Higgins · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sali, Bill [R-ID-1] · R · Cosponsor
• JOHN SHIMKUS · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Anna Eshoo · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23] · R · Cosponsor
• Ken Calvert · R · Cosponsor
• Jerry McNerney · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wamp, Zach [R-TN-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Zoe Lofgren · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Janice Schakowsky · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Cosponsor
• Sheila Jackson Lee · D · Cosponsor
• Trent Franks · R · Cosponsor
• Bill Foster · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12] · D · Cosponsor

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