Condemning 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.

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• S.Res. 71A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

  2009-12-01Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12088-12089)

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1. 2009-02-13

   Introduced in House

2. 2009-02-13

   Introduced in House

3. 2009-02-13

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290-291)

4. 2009-02-13

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

5. 2009-10-21

   Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

6. 2009-10-21

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11549-11551)

7. 2009-10-21

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 175.

8. 2009-10-21

   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.

9. 2009-10-22

   Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11622-11623)

10. 2009-10-22

    Passed/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)

    Roll Call #808 (House)
11. 2009-10-22

    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)