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A resolution calling for free and fair elections in Iran, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 1, 2012 Introduced by: Hoeven, John Republican · North Dakota See on congress.gov
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Mar 5, 2012
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S1399)
Mar 5, 2012
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S1399)
Mar 5, 2012
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1399)
Mar 5, 2012
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1399)
Mar 1, 2012
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1206-1207)
Mar 1, 2012
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1207)
Mar 1, 2012
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to democracy, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law, and supports the Iranian people in their calls for a democratic government that respects such rights and freedoms.

Condemns Iran's human rights violations.

Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and world leaders to express support for the universal rights and freedoms of the Iranian people and to condemn elections that are not free and do not meet international standards.

What's happening now March 5, 2012

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S1399)

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