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Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Where it stands

  1. Introduced6/9/23
  2. Agreed to in HouseAgreed to 9/12/23

Agreed to in the House 413–2 on September 12, 2023 (Roll Call 385 →).

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Roll calls on this bill

Votes on passage
HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 9/12/23Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote adopts the measure.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passed
  • Democratic202 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Not voting
  • Republican211 Yea · 2 Nay · 8 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and Iran's continued violation of international human rights treaties. The resolution calls on Iran to (1) immediately release Baha'is and others imprisoned or detained solely on account of religion, (2) end its state-sponsored campaign of hate propaganda against the Baha'is, and (3) reverse certain policies that discriminate against Baha'is and other religious minorities. The resolution also urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.

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Sponsor
Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky ( Democrat · IL-9)
Cosponsors
58
Introduced
6/9/23
Policy area
International Affairs

What happens next

Agreed to in the House. A simple resolution has no further steps.

All actions (12)
  1. 6/9/23Introduced in House
  2. 6/9/23Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  3. 6/21/23Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  4. 6/21/23Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
  5. 9/12/23Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  6. 9/12/23Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4247-4249)
  7. 9/12/23DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.
  8. 9/12/23At 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.
  9. 9/12/23Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4257-4258)
  10. 9/12/23Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H4247-4248)
  11. 9/12/23On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H4247-4248)
  12. 9/12/23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.