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H. Res. 175 111th Congress House

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
International Affairs Human rightsInternational law and treatiesIranMiddle EastReligion
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
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
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
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 22, 2009 House · vote #808 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 407–2 See who voted →
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 Latest action October 22, 2009

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 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 20
All 20 Democratic 12 Republican 4
D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jul 31, 2009
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 15, 2009
 R
Calvert, Ken
California · Jun 2, 2009
Massa, Eric
· May 18, 2009
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 14, 2009
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Apr 28, 2009
 R
Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Apr 22, 2009
 D
Costa, Jim
California · Apr 1, 2009
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Mar 18, 2009
Sablan, Gregorio
· Mar 16, 2009
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Mar 12, 2009
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Mar 5, 2009
Faleomavaega, Eni
· Feb 26, 2009
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Feb 26, 2009
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Feb 26, 2009
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Feb 26, 2009
Bordallo, Madeleine
· Feb 23, 2009
 D
Foster, Bill
Illinois · Feb 13, 2009
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Feb 13, 2009
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Feb 13, 2009
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 175: 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.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-175/
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"H. Res. 175: 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.." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-175/.
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H. Res. 175, 111th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-175/.
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