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.
Everywhere this bill has been
12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2006 | House · vote #460 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 408–10 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
(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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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