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S.Con.Res. 53 (101st)

A concurrent resolution concerning Iranian persecution of the Baha'is.

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Introduced

23 June 1989

Last action

15 May 1990 · Passed

Status

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsors

Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Sen. Boschwitz, Rudy [R-MN], Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI], Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Sen. Simpson, Alan K. [R-WY], Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Urges the Government of Iran to extend to the Bahai community the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other human rights accords. Calls upon the President to: (1) emphasize the need for improvements in Iran's treatment of the Bahais and other religious minorities as an important factor in the development of U.S.-Iranian relations; (2) encourage other governments to appeal to Iran concerning the situation of the Bahais; (3) cooperate with other governments and international organizations in appealing for the protection of the religious rights of the Bahais; and (4) provide, and urge others to provide, refugee and humanitarian assistance for the those Bahais fleeing their homelands because of religious repression.

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Timeline

  1. 23 June 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 June 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 November 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  4. 2 November 1989

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 335.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 2 November 1989

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 May 1990

    Passed

    Senate agreed to companion measure H.CON.RES. 87 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

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