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112th Congress > House > Vote 1038

Date: March 01, 2012

Result: 417-1 (Passed)

Clerk session vote number: 94

Vote Subject Matter: Foreign and Defense Policy / Foreign Policy Resolutions

Sponsor: PITTS, Joseph R. (R-PA)

Bill number: HRES556

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended

Description: Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani of the charge of apostasy

Bill summary: Condemns Iran for its systemic violations of the human rights of the Iranian people, including the state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran, and its continued failure to uphold its international obligations, including with respect to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Calls on Iran to exonerate and release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religious or political beliefs. Calls on the Administration to designate Iranian officials for human rights abuses. Reaffirms that freedom of religious practice is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom that every government must protect.

Bill titles: Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.

Links for more info on the vote: congress.gov

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