(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Reaffirms: (1) support for all Iranian citizens who struggle for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law; and (2) the universality of individual human and political rights.
Condemns: (1) the violence and human rights abuses against the people of Iran by the government of Iran and pro-government militias, as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication; and (2) the government of Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability and unconventional weapons and ballistic missile capabilities.
Urges the release of all political prisoners detained by the government of Iran and the end of harassment and violence against the people of Iran.
Calls for freedom and democracy for the people of Iran, including democratic and independent elections in Iran.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Costa moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4716-4721)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1457.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Costa objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4857)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/23/2010 H4716-4717)
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/23/2010 H4716-4717)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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