A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Summary

Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. Calls on the government of Iran to release seven Baha'i leaders and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion, including: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi.

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Timeline

1. 9 March 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2914)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 March 2009

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2914)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 March 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 1 December 2009

   Floor

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12088-12089)

   Source: Floor

5. 1 December 2009

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S12088-12089)

   Source: Floor

6. 1 December 2009

   Discharge

   Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Discharge

7. 1 December 2009

   Committee

   Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Agreed to Senate · 1 December 2009 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 9 March 2009 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 1 December 2009

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 1 December 2009

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 1 December 2009

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 March 2009

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 March 2009

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 March 2009

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Sponsors

• Ron Wyden · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sheldon Whitehouse · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Susan Collins · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT] · ID · Cosponsor
• Richard Durbin · D · Cosponsor
• Lisa Murkowski · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Charles Schumer · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Burris, Roland [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL] · R · Cosponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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