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H.Res. 134 (112th)

Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

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Introduced

1 March 2011

Last action

1 January 2013 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Dold, Robert J. [R-IL-10], Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15], Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Shuler, Heath [D-NC-11], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15], Rep. Griffin, Tim [R-AR-2], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8], Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]

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Summary

Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. Calls on the government of Iran to release seven specified imprisoned Baha'i leaders and all other prisoners held on account of their religion, including: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, Ms. Raha Sabet, and Mr. Navid Khanjani. Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with the international community, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held on account of their religion, including the above-named individuals. Urges the President and Secretary to utilize all available measures, such as those available under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 and Executive Order 13553, to sanction Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for human rights violations in Iran, including against the Baha'i community.

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Timeline

  1. 1 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 March 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 March 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .

    Source: Committee

  5. 31 December 2012

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Engel objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  6. 31 December 2012

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.

    Source: Floor

  7. 31 December 2012

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7500-7503)

    Source: Floor

  8. 31 December 2012

    Floor

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  9. 1 January 2013

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 January 2013

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/31/2012 H7500-7501)

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 January 2013

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/31/2012 H7500-7501)

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 January 2013

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7560)

    Source: Floor

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