Condemns the repressive anti-Baha'i policy adopted by the Government of Iran.
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) urge such Government to emancipate the Baha'i community by granting such rights; (2) emphasize that the United States regards the human rights practices of such Government, particularly its treatment of the Baha'is and other religious minorities, as a significant factor in the development of U.S.-Iranian relations; and (3) 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.
Ordered to be Reported.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7523-7525)
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S15954-15957)
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15954-15957)
Received in the House.
Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. Gejdenson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2392-2394)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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 April 19.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2415)
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): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 118).
Roll Call #118 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 118).
Roll Call #118 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
MODIFICATION TO THE APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES - The Speaker announced the following modification in the appointment of conferees on the bill: In the second panel from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mr. Diaz-Balart is appointed in lieu of Mr. Roth only for consideration of sec. 755 of the Senate amendment.