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H.RES.134: 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 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced March 1, 2011
- Latest Major Action Jan. 1, 2013
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Cosponsors
147 (68 Democrats, 79 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 imprisoned Baha'i leaders, educators, and all other prisoners held on account of their religion. Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen 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. 134.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Engel objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
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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 voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| March 1, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Robert Dold (R-Ill.) |