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HRES 1008 110th Congress House

Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.

Introduced: May 5, 2008 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesDue process of lawHuman rightsIran
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
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
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 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Aug 1, 2008 House · vote #564 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 408–3 See who voted →
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 Latest action August 1, 2008

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 5 Republican 3
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jul 14, 2008
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Jun 10, 2008
 D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · May 20, 2008
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 5, 2008
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Apr 23, 2008
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Apr 10, 2008
Sali, Bill
· Apr 2, 2008
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Mar 5, 2008
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Mar 4, 2008
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Feb 28, 2008
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