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HRES492: Condemning the Government of Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of the Baha’i mi
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HRES492
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of th

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Roll Calls
345
Yea (latest vote)
2
Nay (latest vote)
House
2023-09-12 – 2023-09-12

About HRES492

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.

Summary

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

Who Voted How on HRES492

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Vote Breakdown — HRES492

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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Frequently Asked

What is HRES492?

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.

Who sponsored HRES492?

HRES492 was sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HRES492?

As of 2023-09-12, HRES492 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection..

How did Congress vote on HRES492?

HRES492 has had 1 roll-call vote on record. The most recent: 2023-09-12 — 2/3 Yea-And-Nay (Passed).

What policy area does HRES492 cover?

HRES492 is categorized under "International Affairs." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-international-affairs/.

Where can I see all member positions on HRES492?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.