House Simple Resolution 823
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of' the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Active
Passed House on Dec 7, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
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
823
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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checkPassed on December 7, 2020
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6867-6868)
Summary
This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it 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.
12/07/2020
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
12/07/2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/07/2020
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6867-6868)
12/07/2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6867-6868)
12/07/2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 823.
12/07/2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6867-6869)
12/07/2020
Mr. Raskin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
10/01/2020
Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism Discharged.
10/01/2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
10/01/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
02/21/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
01/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:54 PM