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 seven Baha'i leaders and all other prisoners held solely 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 the international community, to condemn the government of Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of these prisoners.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2914)
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2914)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12088-12089)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S12088-12089)
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12088-12089)
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