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HRES 976 109th Congress House International Affairs Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Democracy Dissenters Equality before the law Ethnic relations Government Operations and Politics Human rights Iran Middle East and North Africa Minorities Political persecution Political violence Racial discrimination Religion Religious liberty Sex discrimination Violence Women

Condemning human rights abuses by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and expressing solidarity with the Iranian people.

Introduced: July 28, 2006 Introduced by: McCaul, Michael T. Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 20, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 20, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 10, 2 Present (Roll no. 460). (text: CR 9/20/2006 H6690)
Sep 20, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 10, 2 Present (Roll no. 460).(text: CR 9/20/2006 H6690)
Sep 20, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6786)
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. Res. 976.
Sep 19, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6690-6692)
Sep 19, 2006
Mr. McCaul (TX) 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.
Jul 28, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 28, 2006
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 20, 2006 House · vote #460 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 40810 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Condemns the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran's human rights abuses and urges the international community to bring pressure on Iran to halt discrimination and violence toward its citizens, in particular women, religious and ethnic minorities, and vocal opponents of the regime.

Urges the U.S. government to continue to pressure the government of Iran into making measurable human rights improvements.

Expresses unity with all Iranian people and shares their desire to see Iran become a free country with democratic institutions and equal rights for all.

What's happening now September 20, 2006

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 1