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H.Res. 492 (118th)

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

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 June 2023

Last action

12 September 2023 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Kilmer, Derek [D-WA-6], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1], Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1]

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Summary

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and Iran's continued violation of international human rights treaties. The resolution calls on Iran to (1) immediately release Baha'is and others imprisoned or detained solely on account of religion, (2) end its state-sponsored campaign of hate propaganda against the Baha'is, and (3) reverse certain policies that discriminate against Baha'is and other religious minorities. The resolution also urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.

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Timeline

  1. 9 June 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 June 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 June 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.

    Source: Committee

  5. 21 June 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 September 2023

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 12 September 2023

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H4247-4248)

    Source: Floor

  8. 12 September 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H4247-4248)

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 September 2023

    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

  10. 12 September 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.

    Source: Floor

  11. 12 September 2023

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4247-4249)

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 September 2023

    Floor

    Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

Votes

12 September 2023 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed · Official source

Yes 413 · No 2 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 18

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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