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HCONRES 203 110th Congress House International Affairs Arrest Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Collective bargaining Commemorations Congressional tributes Crime and Law Enforcement Employee rights Human rights International agencies Iran Labor and Employment Labor unions Middle East and North Africa Political prisoners

Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran.

Introduced: September 5, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 3, 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Oct 2, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 2, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 929). (text: CR H11092)
Oct 2, 2007
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 929).(text: CR H11092)
Oct 2, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11126-11127)
Oct 2, 2007
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.
Oct 2, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 203.
Oct 2, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11092-11093)
Oct 2, 2007
Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 26, 2007
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 26, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 5, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 5, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 2, 2007 House · vote #929 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 4181 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the government of Iran for the arrest and imprisonment of Iranian union leaders Mahmoud Salehi and Mansour Osanloo and demands their immediate release.

Expresses solidarity with the workers of Iran and stands with them, and with all Iranians, in their effort to bring political freedom and individual liberty to Iran.

Calls on the Iranian regime to respect the right of Iranian workers to form independent associations and unions, as required by its membership in the International Labor Organization.

What's happening now October 3, 2007

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2