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H.Res. 676 (115th)

Supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 January 2018

Last action

9 January 2018 · Vote

Status

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 2). (text: CR H51-52)

Sponsors

Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2], Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Gonzalez, Vicente [D-TX-34], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Paul Cook, Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ], Rep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7], Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10], James Renacci, Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5], Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1], Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1]

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Summary

Stands with the people of Iran who are engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against an oppressive, corrupt regime. Condemns the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, corruption, and destabilizing activities abroad. Notes the statements of support for the protestors from key allies and calls on all democratic governments and institutions to support the Iranian people's right to live in a free society. Demands that the Iranian regime abide by its international obligations with respect to human rights and civil liberties. Urges the Administration to use targeted sanctions and work to convene United Nations Security Council and United Nations Human Rights Council emergency sessions to condemn the Iranian regime's human rights violations and establish a mechanism by which the Security Council can monitor such violations. Encourages the Administration to expedite the license of communications technology to Iran to improve the Iranian people's ability to speak freely. Calls on companies to reject regime requests to cut off the Iranian people from social media and other communications platforms. Supports efforts by the people of Iran to promote the establishment of basic freedoms that build a freely elected and democratic political system. Urges the President and the Department of State to work with the international community to ensure that human rights violations are part of all multilateral or bilateral discussions with and regarding Iran.

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Timeline

  1. 5 January 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 January 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 January 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 January 2018

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 676.

    Source: Floor

  5. 9 January 2018

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H51-57)

    Source: Floor

  6. 9 January 2018

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 9 January 2018

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 2). (text: CR H51-52)

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 January 2018

    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): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 2).(text: CR H51-52)

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 January 2018

    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

Votes

9 January 2018 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed · Official source

Yes 415 · No 2 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 14

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

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