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H. Con. Res. 415 109th Congress House

Condemning the repression of the Iranian Baha'i community and calling for the emancipation of Iranian Baha'is.

Introduced: September 12, 2006 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesDiplomacyEuropeEuropean Union
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Sep 20, 2006
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sep 19, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 19, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 2 (Roll no. 453). (text: CR H6678)
Sep 19, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6705-6706)
Sep 19, 2006
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.
Sep 19, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 415.
Sep 19, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6678-6681)
Sep 19, 2006
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 13, 2006
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 13, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 24, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 24, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E947)
May 24, 2006
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 19, 2006 House · vote #453 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 393–2 See who voted →
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 Latest action September 20, 2006

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Calls on the government of Iran to cease repressive activities aimed at the Iranian Baha'i community and holds the government of Iran responsible for upholding the rights of its nationals, including the Baha'i community.

Requests the President to: (1) call for the government of Iran to emancipate the Baha'i community by granting those rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights covenants; (2) emphasize that the United States regards the government of Iran's human rights practices as a significant factor in U.S.-Iran foreign policy; and (3) initiate a consistent dialogue with other governments and the European Union (EU) in order to persuade the government of Iran to rectify its human rights practices.

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 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 7
All 7 Democratic 5 Republican 1
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Sep 12, 2006
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Sherman, Brad
California · Sep 12, 2006
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Jul 28, 2006
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jul 20, 2006
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jun 29, 2006
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
· Jun 15, 2006
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jun 14, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 415: Condemning the repression of the Iranian Baha'i community and calling for the emancipation of Iranian Baha'is.. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-415/
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"H. Con. Res. 415: Condemning the repression of the Iranian Baha'i community and calling for the emancipation of Iranian Baha'is.." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-415/.
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H. Con. Res. 415, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HCONRES-415/.
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