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S.Res. 355 (111th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has systematically violated its obligations to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law.

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Introduced

19 November 2009

Last action

19 November 2009 · Introduced

Status

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11817-11818; text as passed Senate: CR S11817-11818; text of measure as introduced: CR S11605-11606)

Sponsors

Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

13 December 2017

Rule of law

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Summary

Calls for authorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran to respect the rights of the Iranian people to freedom of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly. Condemns the government of Iran's human rights violations and calls on the government of Iran to hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Calls for the release from detention of opposition figures, human rights defenders, journalists, and all others held for peacefully exercising their right to expression, assembly, and association. Urges the government of Iran to ensure that anyone placed on trial for committing acts of violence or other criminal acts benefits from all of his or her rights to a fair trial. Calls for the government of Iran to: (1) ensure that those in detention are treated humanely; and (2) hold accountable those responsible for the torture of detainees.

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Timeline

  1. 19 November 2009

    Passed

    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11817-11818; text as passed Senate: CR S11817-11818; text of measure as introduced: CR S11605-11606)

    Source: Floor

  2. 19 November 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11817-11818; text as passed Senate: CR S11817-11818; text of measure as introduced: CR S11605-11606)

    Source: Floor

  3. 19 November 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

Documents

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 19 November 2009

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 19 November 2009

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

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  • Introduced in Senate

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