HCONRES 102 104th Congress House

Concerning the emancipation of the Iranian Baha'i community.

Introduced: September 20, 1995 See on congress.gov

International Affairs Armed Forces and National SecurityCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesEquality before the lawHuman rights

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International agenciesIranLawMass destruction weaponsMiddle East and North AfricaMinoritiesReligionReligious libertyState-sponsored terrorismTreatiesUnited Nations

Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

Jun 27, 1996

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jun 26, 1996

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7065)

Jun 26, 1996

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7065)

Mar 28, 1996

Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.

Mar 27, 1996

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 27, 1996

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 96).

Mar 27, 1996

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2930)

Mar 26, 1996

At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until March 27.

Mar 26, 1996

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Mar 26, 1996

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2855-2857)

Mar 26, 1996

Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

Mar 14, 1996

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Mar 14, 1996

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Sep 20, 1995

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

Sep 20, 1995

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Mar 27, 1996	House · vote #96	Suspend the rules and agree	Passed	408–0	See who voted →

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Latest action June 27, 1996

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Urges the Government of Iran to extend to the Baha'i community the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international covenants on human rights.

Calls upon the President to continue to: (1) assert the U.S. Government's concern regarding Iran's violations of the rights of its citizens, including members of the Baha'i community, along with expressions of concern regarding the Iranian Government's support for international terrorism and its efforts to acquire weapons of mass destruction; (2) emphasize that the United States regards the human rights practices of the Iranian Government, particularly its treatment of the Baha'i community and other religious minorities, as a significant factor in the development of U.S.-Iranian relations; (3) urge the Iranian Government to emancipate the Baha'i community by granting those rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international covenants on human rights; and (4) encourage other governments to continue to appeal to the Government of Iran, and to cooperate with other governments and international organizations, in efforts to protect the religious rights of the Baha'is and other minorities in Iran.

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 8

Clyburn, James E.

South Carolina · Mar 21, 1996

California · Oct 18, 1995

Durbin, Richard J.

Illinois · Oct 11, 1995

Hoyer, Steny H.

Maryland · Sep 20, 1995

Smith, Christopher H.

New Jersey · Sep 20, 1995

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