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

Introduced: May 23, 2013 Introduced by: Hoeven, John Republican · North Dakota See on congress.gov
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Agreed to (Senate)
Jun 13, 2013
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4495)
Jun 13, 2013
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4495)
Jun 13, 2013
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4494-4495)
Jun 13, 2013
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 23, 2013
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3864)
May 23, 2013
Introduced in Senate
 Amendments to this bill 3

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3 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
SAMDT 1,281 Hoeven, John To amend the title. Agreed to Jun 13, 2013
SAMDT 1,280 Hoeven, John To amend the preamble. Agreed to Jun 13, 2013
SAMDT 1,279 Hoeven, John In the nature of a substitute. Agreed to Jun 13, 2013
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recalls Senate Resolution 386, 112th Congress, which called for free and fair elections in Iran.

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to democracy, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law, including the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of association.

Supports: (1) freedom, human rights, civil liberties, free elections, and rule of law in Iran; and (2) the people of Iran in their peaceful calls for a democratic government.

Condemns the widespread human rights violations of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Calls on the Islamic Republic of Iran to: (1) hold free and fair elections; (2) end arbitrary detention, torture, and other forms of harassment against media professionals, human rights defenders, and opposition figures; (3) lift legislative restrictions on freedom of assembly, association, and expression; (4) allow the Internet to remain free and open; and (5) allow international election monitors to be present for the June 14, 2013, election.

Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and other world leaders to: (1) support the rights and freedoms of the people of Iran, including the right to democratic self-government; (2) support policies that preserve open access to the Internet in Iran; and (3) condemn elections that are not free and fair and do not meet international standards.

What's happening now June 13, 2013

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4495)

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 252 Related bill Calling for free and fair elections in Iran, and for other purposes.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 3 Republican 13
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Jun 12, 2013
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jun 11, 2013
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Jun 10, 2013
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jun 10, 2013
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jun 10, 2013
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Jun 10, 2013
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jun 10, 2013
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jun 10, 2013
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Jun 10, 2013
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Jun 10, 2013
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Jun 10, 2013
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Jun 10, 2013
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jun 10, 2013
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jun 10, 2013
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jun 4, 2013
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · May 23, 2013
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