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- H.RES.560
H.RES.560: Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 18, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 19, 2009
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Bill Summary
Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law. Condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cellphones. Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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SUSPENSION AUTHORITY - Mr. Berman asked unanimous consent that it be in order to entertain a motion to suspend the rules on Friday, June 19, 2009, with respect to the consideration of H. Res. 560. Agreed to without objection.
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Mr. Berman 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 on H. Res. 560.
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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 Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 411).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| June 18, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.) |