H Res 175 in Congressional Session 111

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Res 175

 

Title : 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.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
10/22/2009--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other 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 the seven leaders and all other prisoners held 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 responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held on account of their religion, including the above-named individuals.

Votes

Title : 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.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
8082009-10-22On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Bahai minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human RightsP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Res 175
 
Bill Number : H Res 175

Title : 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.

Sponsor: Rep Kirk, Mark Steven [IL-10] (introduced 2/13/2009)      

ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Berkley, Shelley [NV-1] - 2/23/2009
    Rep Biggert, Judy [IL-13] - 6/10/2009
    Rep Bilbray, Brian P. [CA-50] - 3/12/2009
    Rep Bishop, Rob [UT-1] - 4/21/2009
    Rep Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [GU] - 2/23/2009
    Rep Burton, Dan [IN-5] - 2/13/2009
    Rep Calvert, Ken [CA-44] - 6/2/2009
    Rep Cao, Anh "Joseph" [LA-2] - 9/22/2009
    Rep Capuano, Michael E. [MA-8] - 3/5/2009
    Rep Cleaver, Emanuel [MO-5] - 6/15/2009
    Rep Connolly, Gerald E. "Gerry" [VA-11] - 3/16/2009
    Rep Costa, Jim [CA-20] - 4/1/2009
    Rep Crowley, Joseph [NY-7] - 2/26/2009
    Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] - 3/12/2009
    Rep Dent, Charles W. [PA-15] - 6/3/2009
    Rep Doggett, Lloyd [TX-25] - 3/18/2009
    Rep Engel, Eliot L. [NY-17] - 9/22/2009
    Rep Faleomavaega, Eni F.H. [AS] - 2/26/2009
    Rep Filner, Bob [CA-51] - 2/26/2009
    Rep Foster, Bill [IL-14] - 2/13/2009
    Rep Frank, Barney [MA-4] - 2/26/2009
    Rep Franks, Trent [AZ-2] - 3/16/2009
    Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6] - 2/23/2009
    Rep Gutierrez, Luis V. [IL-4] - 9/29/2009
    Rep Higgins, Brian [NY-27] - 3/16/2009
    Rep Hinchey, Maurice D. [NY-22] - 2/13/2009
    Rep Hodes, Paul W. [NH-2] - 9/25/2009
    Rep Holt, Rush D. [NJ-12] - 6/15/2009
    Rep Honda, Michael M. [CA-15] - 3/6/2009
    Rep Inglis, Bob [SC-4] - 3/12/2009
    Rep Kildee, Dale E. [MI-5] - 7/10/2009
    Rep Klein, Ron [FL-22] - 3/16/2009
    Rep Lamborn, Doug [CO-5] - 3/25/2009
    Rep Lofgren, Zoe [CA-16] - 2/26/2009
    Rep Lungren, Daniel E. [CA-3] - 6/11/2009
    Rep Manzullo, Donald A. [IL-16] - 4/21/2009
    Rep Marchant, Kenny [TX-24] - 7/9/2009
    Rep Marshall, Jim [GA-8] - 3/10/2009
    Rep Massa, Eric J. J. [NY-29] - 5/18/2009
    Rep McCotter, Thaddeus G. [MI-11] - 4/21/2009
    Rep McGovern, James P. [MA-3] - 2/13/2009
    Rep McIntyre, Mike [NC-7] - 3/18/2009
    Rep McNerney, Jerry [CA-11] - 3/5/2009
    Rep Michaud, Michael H. [ME-2] - 3/3/2009
    Rep Miller, George [CA-7] - 2/23/2009
    Rep Minnick, Walter [ID-1] - 7/30/2009
    Rep Moran, James P. [VA-8] - 2/13/2009
    Rep Moran, Jerry [KS-1] - 4/22/2009
    Rep Myrick, Sue Wilkins [NC-9] - 7/8/2009
    Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [NJ-8] - 3/5/2009
    Rep Pingree, Chellie [ME-1] - 3/5/2009
    Rep Pitts, Joseph R. [PA-16] - 3/16/2009
    Rep Price, David E. [NC-4] - 3/6/2009
    Rep Rohrabacher, Dana [CA-46] - 7/8/2009
    Rep Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [FL-18] - 2/23/2009
    Rep Rothman, Steven R. [NJ-9] - 7/23/2009
    Rep Sablan, Gregorio [MP] - 3/16/2009
    Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] - 7/31/2009
    Rep Schiff, Adam B. [CA-29] - 4/28/2009
    Rep Schock, Aaron [IL-18] - 3/12/2009
    Rep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [WI-5] - 3/16/2009
    Rep Sherman, Brad [CA-27] - 2/13/2009
    Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] - 5/14/2009
    Rep Tauscher, Ellen O. [CA-10] - 3/12/2009
    Rep Towns, Edolphus [NY-10] - 9/29/2009
    Rep Van Hollen, Chris [MD-8] - 2/26/2009
    Rep Walz, Timothy J. [MN-1] - 9/25/2009
    Rep Wamp, Zach [TN-3] - 6/2/2009
    Rep Waxman, Henry A. [CA-30] - 2/26/2009
    Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] - 2/23/2009
    Rep Wilson, Joe [SC-2] - 2/26/2009
    Rep Wolf, Frank R. [VA-10] - 2/13/2009
    Rep Woolsey, Lynn C. [CA-6] - 7/9/2009
    Rep Wu, David [OR-1] - 3/25/2009
    Rep Young, Don [AK] - 3/10/2009

Other Info

Bill Number : H Res 175

Title : 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.

 
MAJOR ACTIONS:
 
2/13/2009 Introduced in House
 
10/22/2009 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).

 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
2/13/2009:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E290-291)
 
2/13/2009:Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
 
10/21/2009 12:50pm:Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
 
10/21/2009 12:50pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11549-11551)
 
10/21/2009 12:50pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 175.
 
10/21/2009 1:05pm: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.
 
10/22/2009 4:22pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11622-11623)
 
10/22/2009 4:33pm: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)
 
10/22/2009 4:33pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.