United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 560 (111th)
Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.
Introduced
18 June 2009
Last action
19 June 2009 · Floor
Status
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6]
Subjects
Rule of law
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law. Condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cellphones. Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.
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Timeline
18 June 2009
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
18 June 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 June 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 June 2009
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
19 June 2009
Vote
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 411). (text: CR H7034)
Source: Floor
19 June 2009
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): 405 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 411).(text: CR H7034)
Source: Floor
19 June 2009
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7034-7039)
Source: Floor
19 June 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
19 June 2009
Passed
SUSPENSION AUTHORITY - Mr. Berman asked unanimous consent that it be in order to entertain a motion to suspend the rules on Friday, June 19, 2009, with respect to the consideration of H. Res. 560. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
19 June 2009
Floor
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 19 June 2009 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 18 June 2009 · Download file
Documents
6 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 19 June 2009
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 19 June 2009
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Passed House without amendment
summary · EN · 19 June 2009
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 18 June 2009
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Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 18 June 2009
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 18 June 2009
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Sponsors
- Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who struggle for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and the protection of the rule of law.
- related to ← Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and rescinding the invitation to Iranian officials to attend July 4th celebrations at United States embassies and for other purposes.
- related to ← A resolution expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/560
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hres/560
- us · 111-hres-560 · source updated 5 December 2025