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S.Res. 154 (113th)

A resolution calling for free and fair elections in Iran, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

23 May 2013

Last action

13 June 2013 · Committee

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4495)

Sponsors

Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

14 January 2025

Rule of law

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Summary

Supports: (1) freedom, human rights, civil liberties, free elections, and rule of law in Iran; and (2) the people of Iran in their peaceful calls for a democratic government. Condemns the widespread human rights violations of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Calls on the Islamic Republic of Iran to: (1) hold free and fair elections; (2) end arbitrary detention, torture, and other forms of harassment against media professionals, human rights defenders, and opposition figures; (3) lift legislative restrictions on freedom of assembly, association, and expression; (4) allow the Internet to remain free and open; and (5) allow international election monitors to be present for the June 14, 2013, election. Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and other world leaders to: (1) support the universal rights and freedoms of the people of Iran, (2) support policies that preserve open access to the Internet in Iran, and (3) condemn elections that are not free and fair and do not meet international standards.

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Timeline

  1. 23 May 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3864)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 May 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 June 2013

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4494-4495)

    Source: Floor

  4. 13 June 2013

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4495)

    Source: Floor

  5. 13 June 2013

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  6. 13 June 2013

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 13 June 2013

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 13 June 2013

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 May 2013

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