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
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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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2007 | House · vote #929 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 418–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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