HRES 175 111th Congress House International Affairs Human rights International law and treaties Iran Middle East Religion

Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Introduced: February 13, 2009 See on congress.gov

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Oct 22, 2009

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

Oct 22, 2009

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 2 (Roll no. 808). (text: CR 10/21/2009 H11549)

Oct 22, 2009

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): 407 - 2 (Roll no. 808).(text: CR 10/21/2009 H11549)

Oct 22, 2009

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11622-11623)

Oct 21, 2009

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 21, 2009

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 175.

Oct 21, 2009

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11549-11551)

Oct 21, 2009

Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Feb 13, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Feb 13, 2009

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290-291)

Feb 13, 2009

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Oct 22, 2009	House · vote #808	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended	Passed	407–2	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Calls on the government of Iran to release the seven leaders and all other prisoners held on account of their religion, including: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi.

Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held on account of their religion, including the above-named individuals.

What's happening now October 22, 2009

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

Committees of jurisdiction 1