HRES 556
112th Congress
House
International Affairs
Detention of persons
Human rights
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent
Religion
Sanctions
Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.
Introduced: February 17, 2012
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Mar 1, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 1, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR 3/1/2012 CR H1087)
Mar 1, 2012
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): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 94).(text: CR 3/1/2012 CR H1087)
Mar 1, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1113-1114)
Feb 29, 2012
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.
Feb 29, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 556.
Feb 29, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1087-1091)
Feb 29, 2012
Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 17, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 17, 2012
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2012 | House · vote #94 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 417–1 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Condemns Iran for its systemic violations of the human rights of the Iranian people, including the state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran, and its continued failure to uphold its international obligations, including with respect to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Calls on Iran to exonerate and release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religious or political beliefs.Calls on the Administration to designate Iranian officials for human rights abuses.
Reaffirms that freedom of religious practice is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom that every government must protect.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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