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- H.CON.RES.102
H.CON.RES.102: Concerning the emancipation of the Iranian Baha'i community.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Sept. 20, 1995
- Latest Major Action June 27, 1996
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
68 (50 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Urges the Government of Iran to extend to the Baha'i community the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international covenants on human rights. Calls upon the President to continue to: (1) assert the U.S. Government's concern regarding Iran's violations of the rights of its citizens, including members of the Baha'i community, along with expressions of concern regarding the Iranian Government's support for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until March 27.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 96).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Sept. 20, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by John Edward Porter (R-Ill.) |