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S.Res. 214 · 110th Congress

A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately release Dr. Haleh…

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A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately release Dr. Haleh Esfandiari.

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8 cosponsors · 5 D, 2 R, 1 I

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  1. Senate Introduced May 24, 2007
  2. Senate Passed May 24, 2007

Calls on the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Dr. Haleh Esfandiari, replace her lost travel documents, and cease its harassment tactics.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 24, 2007

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Calls on the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Dr. Haleh Esfandiari, replace her lost travel documents, and cease its harassment tactics.

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the U.S. government, through all appropriate means and diplomatic channels, should encourage the government of Iran to release Dr. Esfandiari and offer her an apology; and (2) the United States should coordinate its response with its allies throughout the Middle East, other governments, and all appropriate international organizations.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately release Dr. Haleh Esfandiari.

Latest action (May 24, 2007): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6597-6598; text as passed Senate: CR S6598; text of measure as introduced: CR S6897)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 24, 2007

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  1. Senate Introduced May 24, 2007
  2. Senate Passed May 24, 2007

No recorded floor vote found.