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SRES 193 111th Congress Senate International Affairs Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Human rights Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Iran Middle East Militias and paramilitary groups Protest and dissent Rule of law and government transparency Telephone and wireless communication

A resolution expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 19, 2009 See on congress.gov
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Jun 19, 2009
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6854-6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6848)
Jun 19, 2009
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6854-6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6848)
Jun 19, 2009
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law.

Condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cellphones.

Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.

What's happening now June 19, 2009

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6854-6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6848)

 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2