Condemns the government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Urges the President and the Department of State to: (1) condemn the Iranian government's continued violation of human rights and demand the immediate release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion, and (2) impose sanctions on Iranian officials and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8276-8277; text: CR S8277)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10138-10140)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10138-10139)
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10138-10139)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.