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H.RES.556: Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Feb. 17, 2012
- Latest Major Action March 1, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
124 (33 Democrats, 91 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns Iran for its systemic violations of the human rights of the Iranian people, including the state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran, and its continued failure to uphold its international obligations, including with respect to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Calls on Iran to exonerate and release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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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): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 94).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. Pitts 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. 556.
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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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| Feb. 17, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Joe Pitts (R-Pa.) |