Federal · H.Res. 492 · 118th Congress
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
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.
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This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and Iran's continued violation of international human rights treaties.
Passed the House on Sep 12, 2023. Waiting on the Senate.
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Latest final vote: Passed · U.S. House · Sep 12, 2023
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U.S. House · Sep 12, 2023 · Final passage
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed
Official record ↗By party
| Party | Yes | No | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 175 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Democratic | 169 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By state (48)
| State | Yes | No | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AZ | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CA | 50 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CO | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GA | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| HI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ID | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| IL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KY | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| LA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MA | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MD | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| ME | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MI | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MO | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NC | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NJ | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NV | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NY | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OH | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OK | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| OR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PA | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TN | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TX | 31 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| UT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VA | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WA | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WI | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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- Sep 12, 2023U.S. House: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed ↗
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Official summary (Congressional Research Service)
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.
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