US HR175 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 50-27)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-10-22 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 13 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-10-22 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
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. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi. Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held on account of their religion, including the above-named individuals.
Title
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.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-22 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2009-10-22 | 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). (text: CR 10/21/2009 H11549) | |
| 2009-10-22 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11622-11623) | |
| 2009-10-21 | 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. | |
| 2009-10-21 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 175. | |
| 2009-10-21 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11549-11551) | |
| 2009-10-21 | Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. | |
| 2009-02-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | |
| 2009-02-13 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290-291) |
Same As/Similar To
SR71 (Related) 2009-12-01 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12088-12089)
