HRES 556 · 112th Congress · International Affairs

Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.

Introduced 2012-02-17· Sponsored by Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.(2012-03-01)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2012-03-01
Roll #94
Yea 417Nay 1
Democrats
183 Yea·1 Nay
Republicans
234 Yea·0 Nay
PassedHouse · 2012-03-01
Roll #94
Yea 417Nay 1
Democrats
183 Yea·1 Nay
Republicans
234 Yea·0 Nay

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Condemns Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and its continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Calls for Iran to release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religion. Recognizes that religious freedom is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom.…

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Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans