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H.RES.175: 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.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Feb. 13, 2009
- Latest Major Action Oct. 22, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
75 (48 Democrats, 1 Independent, 27 Republicans)
Bill 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 the seven 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....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 175.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 2 (Roll no. 808).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Feb. 13, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Steven Kirk (R-Ill.) |