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HRES 134 112th Congress House International Affairs Human rights International law and treaties Iran Middle East Religion Sanctions

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: September 10, 2012 See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jan 1, 2013
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 1, 2013
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/31/2012 H7500-7501)
Jan 1, 2013
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/31/2012 H7500-7501)
Jan 1, 2013
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7560)
Dec 31, 2012
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Engel objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Dec 31, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.
Dec 31, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7500-7503)
Dec 31, 2012
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 8, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
Mar 8, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
Mar 1, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 1, 2011
Introduced in House
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 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 imprisoned Baha'i leaders, educators, and all other prisoners held on account of their religion.

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.

Urges the President and Secretary to utilize all available measures, such as those available under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 and Executive Order 13553, to sanction Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for human rights violations in Iran, including against the Baha'i community.

What's happening now January 1, 2013

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

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 64
All 64 Democratic 18 Republican 17
GONZALEZ, CHARLES
· Dec 4, 2012
Jenkins, Lynn
· Nov 13, 2012
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Sep 21, 2012
 D
Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Sep 21, 2012
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Sep 19, 2012
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Sep 14, 2012
Denham, Jeff
· Sep 10, 2012
DUNCAN, JOHN
· Sep 10, 2012
 R
Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Sep 10, 2012
 D
Carson, André
Indiana · Jul 30, 2012
 R
Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Jul 30, 2012
Gowdy, Trey
· Jul 19, 2012
Dent, Charles
· Jul 17, 2012
 R
Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Jul 17, 2012
 R
Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Jul 11, 2012
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Jul 10, 2012
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jun 27, 2012
Cardoza, Dennis
· Jun 26, 2012
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jun 20, 2012
FRELINGHUYSEN, RODNEY
· Jun 15, 2012
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jun 6, 2012
 D
Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Jun 5, 2012
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · May 16, 2012
ROHRABACHER, DANA
· May 16, 2012
 R
Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Mar 20, 2012
 D
Lofgren, Zoe
California · Feb 9, 2012
 R
Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Feb 8, 2012
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Jan 10, 2012
 D
McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Dec 12, 2011
 R
Graves, Sam
Missouri · Nov 3, 2011
CROWLEY, JOSEPH
· Sep 20, 2011
 D
Heinrich, Martin
New Mexico · Sep 8, 2011
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Aug 30, 2011
 R
Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Aug 26, 2011
Schmidt, Jean
· Aug 19, 2011
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Aug 12, 2011
Marino, Tom
· Aug 1, 2011
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Jul 25, 2011
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jul 25, 2011
SMITH, LAMAR
· Jul 25, 2011
Hultgren, Randy
· Jul 13, 2011
King, Steve
· Jul 12, 2011
 R
Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Jul 12, 2011
LOBIONDO, FRANK
· Jul 7, 2011
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jun 22, 2011
 R
Carter, John R.
Texas · Jun 13, 2011
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
· Jun 13, 2011
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 13, 2011
 D
Welch, Peter
Vermont · Jun 13, 2011
CAPUANO, MICHAEL
· May 23, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 134: 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.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-134/
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"H. Res. 134: 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.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-134/.
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H. Res. 134, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-134/.
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