Senate Simple Resolution 469
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution supporting the people of Iran as they engage in legitimate protests, and condemning the Iranian regime for its murderous response.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
469
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution condemns the violence by the Iranian government against protesting Iranian citizens and demands that Iranian leadership be held accountable for its actions against these protestors. Further, it affirms that the Senate stands with the people of Iran and calls on all peaceful and law-abiding nations to support the protests by the Iranian people.
January 14, 2020
01/14/2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S197)
01/14/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 2:56:03 AM