HRES 1008
110th Congress
House
International Affairs
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Due process of law
Human rights
Iran
Islamic fundamentalism
Law
Middle East and North Africa
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Religion
Religious liberty
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Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
Introduced: February 28, 2008
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Aug 1, 2008
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 1, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 564). (text CR 7/30/2008 H7350-7351)
Aug 1, 2008
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): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 564).(text CR 7/30/2008 H7350-7351)
Aug 1, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
Jul 30, 2008
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.
Jul 30, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1008.
Jul 30, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7350-7352)
Jul 30, 2008
Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 28, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 28, 2008
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E274)
Feb 28, 2008
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2008 | House · vote #564 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 408–3 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of Baha'is.
Calls on the government of Iran to release Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi.
Calls on the government of Iran and the Iranian Parliament to reject a draft Islamic penal code which violates Iran's commitments under the International Covenants on Human Rights.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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