US SR71 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
December 1 2009 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12088-12089)
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Summary
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.
Title
A 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.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-01 | Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12088-12089) | |
| 2009-12-01 | S.AMDT.2797 Amendment SA 2797 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. | |
| 2009-12-01 | S.AMDT.2797 Amendment SA 2797 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Wyden. (consideration: CR S12088; text: CR S12088)To amend the preamble. | |
| 2009-12-01 | S.AMDT.2796 Amendment SA 2796 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. | |
| 2009-12-01 | S.AMDT.2796 Amendment SA 2796 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Wyden. (consideration: CR S12088; text: CR S12088)In the nature of a substitute. | |
| 2009-12-01 | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12088-12089) | |
| 2009-12-01 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. | |
| 2009-03-09 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2914) | |
| 2009-03-09 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2914) |
Same As/Similar To
HR175 (Related) 2009-10-22 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
