
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.
Policy Area: International Affairs
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL)
Latest Action (2023-09-12): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Subjects: Detention of persons, Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad, Due process and equal protection, Higher education, Human rights, Iran, Middle East, Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
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How members voted on HRES492. 363 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.
| Member | Date | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Pete Aguilar (D-California) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mark Alford (R-Missouri) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Julia Brownley (D-California) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ami Bera (D-California) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Brian Babin (R-Texas) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mike Bost (R-Illinois) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jim Banks (R-Indiana) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| James R. Baird (R-Indiana) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Aaron Bean (R-Florida) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Becca Balint (D-Vermont) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ken Calvert (R-California) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Kat Cammack (R-Florida) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| John R. Carter (R-Texas) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ed Case (D-Hawaii) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jim Costa (D-California) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Kathy Castor (D-Florida) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) | 2023-09-12 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
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HRES492 is the 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., introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL). 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.
HRES492 was sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.
As of 2023-09-12, HRES492 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection..
HRES492 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2023-09-12 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).
HRES492 is categorized under "International Affairs." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-international-affairs/.
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