S Con Res 31 in Congressional Session 103

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S Con Res 31

 

Title : A concurrent resolution concerning the emancipation of the Iranian Baha'i community.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
6/17/1993--Introduced. Condemns the repressive anti-Baha'i policy adopted by the Government of Iran. Urges the Government of Iran to extend to the Baha'i community the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international covenants on human rights. Calls upon the President to continue to: (1) urge such Government to emancipate the Baha'i community by granting such rights; (2) emphasize that the United States regards the human rights practices of such Government, particularly its treatment of the Baha'is and other religious minorities, as a significant factor in the development of U.S.-Iranian relations; and (3) encourage other governments to continue to appeal to the Government of Iran and to cooperate with other governments and international organizations in efforts to protect the religious rights of the Baha'is and other minorities in Iran.

Votes

Title : A concurrent resolution concerning the emancipation of the Iranian Baha'i community.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
1181994-04-19SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE CONCERNING THE EMANCIPATION OF THE IRANIAN BAHAI COMMUNITYP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S Con Res 31
 
Bill Number : S Con Res 31
Title : A concurrent resolution concerning the emancipation of the Iranian Baha'i community.
Sponsor: Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] (introduced 6/17/1993)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] - 7/13/1993

    Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Bradley, Bill [NJ] - 10/25/1993

    Sen Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [CO] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Chafee, John H. [RI] - 11/4/1993

    Sen Cohen, William S. [ME] - 10/15/1993

    Sen Conrad, Kent [ND] - 7/1/1993

    Sen Craig, Larry E. [ID] - 6/17/1993

    Sen D'Amato, Alfonse [NY] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Daschle, Thomas A. [SD] - 6/17/1993

    Sen DeConcini, Dennis [AZ] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Dole, Robert J. [KS] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Durenberger, Dave [MN] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Exon, J. James [NE] - 11/4/1993

    Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] - 7/30/1993

    Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Glenn, John H., Jr. [OH] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Graham, Bob [FL] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Hatfield, Mark O. [OR] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Heflin, Howell [AL] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Hollings, Ernest F. [SC] - 9/20/1993

    Sen Inouye, Daniel K. [HI] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Jeffords, James M. [VT] - 10/15/1993

    Sen Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [KS] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Kohl, Herb [WI] - 9/24/1993

    Sen Levin, Carl [MI] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Lugar, Richard G. [IN] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Mathews, Harlan [TN] - 6/17/1993

    Sen McCain, John [AZ] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Metzenbaum, Howard M. [OH] - 10/25/1993

    Sen Mikulski, Barbara A. [MD] - 9/21/1993

    Sen Mitchell, George J. [ME] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Moseley-Braun, Carol [IL] - 6/29/1993

    Sen Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [NY] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Murkowski, Frank H. [AK] - 9/20/1993

    Sen Pell, Claiborne [RI] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Pressler, Larry [SD] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [MI] - 9/20/1993

    Sen Robb, Charles S. [VA] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Rockefeller, John D., IV [WV] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Sarbanes, Paul S. [MD] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Sasser, Jim [TN] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Simon, Paul [IL] - 6/17/1993

    Sen Simpson, Alan K. [WY] - 9/14/1993

    Sen Specter, Arlen [PA] - 11/16/1993

    Sen Warner, John [VA] - 6/30/1993

    Sen Wofford, Harris [PA] - 6/17/1993

Other Info

Bill Number : S Con Res 31
Title : A concurrent resolution concerning the emancipation of the Iranian Baha'i community.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
6/17/1993:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7523-7525)
 
6/17/1993:Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
 
10/5/1993:Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
 
10/5/1993:Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Pell without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
 
10/5/1993:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 225. 1
 
1/17/1993:Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S15954-15957) 1
 
1/18/1993 10:01am:Received in the House. 1
 
1/18/1993 2:05pm:Held at the desk. 1
 
1/18/1993:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
4/18/1994 6:24pm:Mr. Gejdenson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
 
4/18/1994 6:24pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2392-2394)
 
4/18/1994 6:24pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
 
4/18/1994 6:36pm:At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until April 19.
 
4/19/1994 1:36pm:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2415)
 
4/19/1994 1:45pm:On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 118).
 
4/19/1994 1:45pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
4/19/1994 1:45pm:MODIFICATION TO THE APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES - The Speaker announced the following modification in the appointment of conferees on the bill: In the second panel from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Mr. Diaz-Balart is appointed in lieu of Mr. Roth only for consideration of sec. 755 of the Senate amendment.