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S.Res. 80 (112th)

A resolution condemning 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.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

1 March 2011

Last action

29 March 2012 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2276)

Sponsors

Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Begich, Mark [D-AK], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

Subjects

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5 December 2025

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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 specified imprisoned Baha'i leaders and all other prisoners held 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, and Mr. Navid Khanjani. Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with the international community, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held on account of their religion, including the above-named individuals. Urges the President and Secretary to utilize all available measures, such as those available under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 and Executive Order 13553, to sanction Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for human rights violations in Iran, including against the Baha'i community.

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Timeline

  1. 1 March 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1062)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 March 2011

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1062)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 March 2012

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 March 2012

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 28 March 2012

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 28 March 2012

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  8. 29 March 2012

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2276)

    Source: Floor

  9. 29 March 2012

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S2276)

    Source: Floor

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 29 March 2012

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  • Passed Senate amended

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  • Reported to Senate without amendment

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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