United States 111th Congress Status: Died

SRES 71 — A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12088-12089)

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Summary

Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. Calls on the government of Iran to release seven Baha'i leaders and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion, including: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi. Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with the international community, to condemn the government of Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of these prisoners.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12088-12089)

  2. S.AMDT.2797 Amendment SA 2797 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  3. S.AMDT.2797 Amendment SA 2797 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Wyden. (consideration: CR S12088; text: CR S12088)To amend the preamble.

  4. S.AMDT.2796 Amendment SA 2796 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  5. S.AMDT.2796 Amendment SA 2796 proposed by Senator Durbin for Senator Wyden. (consideration: CR S12088; text: CR S12088)In the nature of a substitute.

  6. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12088-12089)

  7. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  8. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2914)

  9. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2914)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 71 do?
Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. Calls on the government of Iran to release seven Baha'i leaders and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion, including: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, Ms. Raha Sabet, Mr. Sasan Taqva, and Ms. Haleh Roohi. Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with the international community, to condemn the government of Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of these prisoners.
What is the current status of SRES 71?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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