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Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran.
10/2/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Condemns the government of Iran for the arrest and imprisonment of Iranian union leaders Mahmoud Salehi and Mansour Osanloo and demands their immediate release. Expresses solidarity with the workers of Iran and stands with them, and with all Iranians, in their effort to bring political freedom and individual liberty to Iran. Calls on the Iranian regime to respect the right of Iranian workers to form independent associations and unions, as required by its membership in the International Labor Organization.
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- 10/03/2007 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 10/02/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 203.
- 10/02/2007 - Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 10/02/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11092-11093)
- 10/02/2007 - 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.
show all actions- 10/03/2007 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 10/02/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 203.
- 10/02/2007 - Mr. Sherman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 10/02/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11092-11093)
- 10/02/2007 - 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.
- 10/02/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11126-11127)
- 10/02/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 929). (text: CR H11092)
- 10/02/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 09/26/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 09/26/2007 - Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
- 09/05/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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