United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SRES 154 — A resolution calling for free and fair elections in Iran, and for other purposes.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4495)

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Summary

Recalls Senate Resolution 386, 112th Congress, which called for free and fair elections in Iran. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to democracy, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law, including the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of association. Supports: (1) freedom, human rights, civil liberties, free elections, and rule of law in Iran; and (2) the people of Iran in their peaceful calls for a democratic government. Condemns the widespread human rights violations of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Calls on the Islamic Republic of Iran to: (1) hold free and fair elections; (2) end arbitrary detention, torture, and other forms of harassment against media professionals, human rights defenders, and opposition figures; (3) lift legislative restrictions on freedom of assembly, association, and expression; (4) allow the Internet to remain free and open; and (5) allow international election monitors to be present for the June 14, 2013, election. Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and other world leaders to: (1) support the rights and freedoms of the people of Iran, including the right to democratic self-government; (2) support policies that preserve open access to the Internet in Iran; and (3) condemn elections that are not free and fair and do not meet international standards.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4495)

  2. S.AMDT.1281 Amendment SA 1281 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  3. S.AMDT.1281 Amendment SA 1281 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Hoeven. (consideration: CR S4494; text: CR S4494)To amend the title.

  4. S.AMDT.1280 Amendment SA 1280 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  5. S.AMDT.1280 Amendment SA 1280 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Hoeven. (consideration: CR S4494; text: CR S4494)To amend the preamble.

  6. S.AMDT.1279 Amendment SA 1279 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  7. S.AMDT.1279 Amendment SA 1279 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Hoeven. (consideration: CR S4494; text: CR S4494)In the nature of a substitute.

  8. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4494-4495)

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

  10. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3864)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 154 do?
Recalls Senate Resolution 386, 112th Congress, which called for free and fair elections in Iran. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to democracy, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law, including the universal rights of freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of association. Supports: (1) freedom, human rights, civil liberties, free elections, and rule of law in Iran; and (2) the people of Iran in their peaceful calls for a democratic government. Condemns the widespread human rights violations of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Calls on the Islamic Republic of Iran to: (1) hold free and fair elections; (2) end arbitrary detention, torture, and other forms of harassment against media professionals, human rights defenders, and opposition figures; (3) lift legislative restrictions on freedom of assembly, association, and expression; (4) allow the Internet to remain free and open; and (5) allow international election monitors to be present for the June 14, 2013, election. Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and other world leaders to: (1) support the rights and freedoms of the people of Iran, including the right to democratic self-government; (2) support policies that preserve open access to the Internet in Iran; and (3) condemn elections that are not free and fair and do not meet international standards.
Who sponsors SRES 154?
SRES 154 is sponsored by John Hoeven (R).
What is the current status of SRES 154?
This bill died with 113th 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.
Where can I track SRES 154?
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