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Condemning the persecution of Baha'is in Iran.
2/28/2008--Introduced. Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of Baha'is. Calls on the government of Iran to release Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi. Calls on the government of Iran and the Iranian Parliament to reject a draft Islamic penal code which violates Iran's commitments under the International Covenants on Human Rights.
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- 08/01/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
- 08/01/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 564). (text CR 7/30/2008 H7350-7351)
- 08/01/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 08/01/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 564).
- 08/01/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
show all actions- 08/01/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7802-7803)
- 08/01/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 564). (text CR 7/30/2008 H7350-7351)
- 08/01/2008 - Considered as unfinished business.
- 08/01/2008 - On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 3 (Roll no. 564).
- 08/01/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 07/30/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7350-7352)
- 07/30/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7350-7352; text of measure as introduced: CR H7350-7351)
- 07/30/2008 - Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 07/30/2008 - Considered under suspension of the rules.
- 07/30/2008 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1008.
- 07/30/2008 - 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.
- 02/28/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E274)
- 02/28/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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