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H.Res. 175 (111th)

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.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

13 February 2009

Last action

22 October 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large], Rep. Marshall, Jim [D-GA-8], Rep. Schock, Aaron [R-IL-18], Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Tauscher, Ellen O. [D-CA-10], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Klein, Ron [D-FL-22], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

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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 the seven leaders and all other prisoners held solely 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, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi.

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Timeline

  1. 13 February 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 February 2009

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290-291)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 21 October 2009

    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. 21 October 2009

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 175.

    Source: Floor

  7. 21 October 2009

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11549-11551)

    Source: Floor

  8. 21 October 2009

    Floor

    Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  9. 22 October 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  10. 22 October 2009

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 2 (Roll no. 808). (text: CR 10/21/2009 H11549)

    Source: Floor

  11. 22 October 2009

    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): 407 - 2 (Roll no. 808).(text: CR 10/21/2009 H11549)

    Source: Floor

  12. 22 October 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11622-11623)

    Source: Floor

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