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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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Agreed to (Senate)

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

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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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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Foreign Relations Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 24

Barrasso, John

Wyoming · Mar 1, 2012

Bennet, Michael F.

Colorado · Mar 1, 2012

Blumenthal, Richard

Connecticut · Mar 1, 2012

Boozman, John

Arkansas · Mar 1, 2012

Collins, Susan M.

Maine · Mar 1, 2012

Coons, Christopher A.

Delaware · Mar 1, 2012

Illinois · Mar 1, 2012

Gillibrand, Kirsten E.

New York · Mar 1, 2012

Graham, Lindsey

South Carolina · Mar 1, 2012

Grassley, Chuck

Iowa · Mar 1, 2012

Johnson, Ron

Wisconsin · Mar 1, 2012

Klobuchar, Amy

Minnesota · Mar 1, 2012

Lee, Mike

Utah · Mar 1, 2012

McConnell, Mitch

Kentucky · Mar 1, 2012

New York · Mar 1, 2012

Shaheen, Jeanne

New Hampshire · Mar 1, 2012

Thune, John

South Dakota · Mar 1, 2012

Wicker, Roger F.

Mississippi · Mar 1, 2012

Wyden, Ron

Oregon · Mar 1, 2012

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