Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.

Summary

Condemns Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and its continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Calls for Iran to release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religion. Recognizes that religious freedom is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom.

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Timeline

1. 17 February 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 February 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 February 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 February 2012

   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

5. 29 February 2012

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 556.

   Source: Floor

6. 29 February 2012

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1087-1091)

   Source: Floor

7. 29 February 2012

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

8. 1 March 2012

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

9. 1 March 2012

   Vote

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR 3/1/2012 CR H1087)

   Source: Floor

10. 1 March 2012

    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): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 94).(text: CR 3/1/2012 CR H1087)

    Source: Floor

11. 1 March 2012

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1113-1114)

    Source: Floor

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Versions

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• Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16] · R · Sponsor
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