H.Res. 556 — Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 556112th Congress

Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.

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International Affairs

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Summary

Condemns Iran for its systemic violations of the human rights of the Iranian people, including the state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran, and its continued failure to uphold its international obligations, including with respect to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Calls on Iran to exonerate and release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religious or political beliefs.

Calls on the Administration to designate Iranian officials for human rights abuses.

Reaffirms that freedom of religious practice is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom that every government must protect.

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Related Legislation

S.Res. 385A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.
2012-06-20Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.
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2012-03-01Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Legislative Actions

2012-02-17
Introduced in House
2012-02-17
Introduced in House
2012-02-17
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2012-02-29
Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2012-02-29
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1087-1091)
2012-02-29
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 556.
2012-02-29
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.
2012-03-01
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1113-1114)
2012-03-01
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): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 94).(text: CR 3/1/2012 CR H1087)
Roll Call #94 (House)
2012-03-01
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR 3/1/2012 CR H1087)
Roll Call #94 (House)

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