H.Res. 492 — 118th Congress
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.
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Sep 12, 2023Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CRS summary
As of Sep 12, 2023Passed House
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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Roll-call votes
1 on recordSep 12, 2023 · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Full roll callYea — 413: 210 R · 202 D · 1 I
Nay — 2: 2 R
| Member | State |
|---|---|
| Michael K. Simpson | ID |
| Thomas Massie | KY |
Not Voting — 18: 10 D · 8 R
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