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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Oct 22, 2009
Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Calls on the government of Iran to release the seven leaders and all other prisoners held on account of their religion, including: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi.
Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held on account of their religion, including the above-named individuals.
People & committees
Rep. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL-10] · R–IL
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 2 (Roll no. 808). (text: CR 10/21/2009 H11549)
House roll call 808 · Individual votesPassed/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): 407 - 2 (Roll no. 808).(text: CR 10/21/2009 H11549)
House roll call 808 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11622-11623)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 175.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11549-11551)
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290-291)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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