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H.Con.Res.102 / 104th Congress

Concerning the emancipation of the Iranian Baha'i community.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 20, 1995

Urges the Government of Iran to extend to the Baha'i community the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international covenants on human rights. Calls upon the President to continue to: (1) assert the U.S. Government's concern regarding Iran's violations of the rights of its citizens, including members of the Baha'i community, along with expressions of concern regarding the Iranian Government's support for international terrorism and its efforts to acquire weapons of mass destruction; (2) emphasize that the United States regards the human rights practices of the Iranian Government, particularly its treatment of the Baha'i community and other religious minorities, as a significant factor in the development of U.S.-Iranian relations; (3) urge the Iranian Government to emancipate the Baha'i community by granting those rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international covenants on human rights; and (4) encourage other governments to continue to appeal to the Government of Iran, and to cooperate with other governments and international organizations, in efforts to protect the religious rights of the Baha'is and other minorities in Iran.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10] · R–IL

Committees

  • Foreign Affairs Committee
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Actions

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  1. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  2. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7065)

  3. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7065)

  4. Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 353.

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

  6. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 96).

    House roll call 96 · Individual votes
  7. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 0 (Roll no. 96).

    House roll call 96 · Individual votes
  8. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2930)

  9. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until March 27.

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2855-2857)

  12. Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  13. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  14. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

  16. Introduced in House

  17. Introduced in House

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