S.Res. 355 · 111th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has…
Full title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has systematically violated its obligations to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law.
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LevinSponsor6 cosponsors · 2 D, 3 R, 1 I
6 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced Nov 19, 2009
- Senate Passed Nov 19, 2009
Calls for authorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran to respect the rights of the Iranian people to freedom of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Nov 19, 2009
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Calls for authorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran to respect the rights of the Iranian people to freedom of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly.
Condemns the government of Iran's human rights violations and calls on the government of Iran to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
Reminds the government of Iran of its obligations under its 1979 Constitution and four international covenants to which it is a signatory.
Calls for the release from detention of opposition figures, human rights defenders, journalists, and all others held for peacefully exercising their right to expression, assembly, and association.
Urges the government of Iran to ensure that anyone placed on trial for committing acts of violence or other criminal acts benefits from all of his or her rights to a fair trial.
Calls for the government of Iran to: (1) ensure that those in detention are treated humanely; and (2) hold accountable those responsible for the torture of detainees.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has systematically violated its obligations to uphold human rights provided for under its constitution and international law.
Latest action (Nov 19, 2009): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11817-11818; text as passed Senate: CR S11817-11818; text of measure as introduced: CR S11605-11606)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Nov 19, 2009
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- Senate Introduced Nov 19, 2009
- Senate Passed Nov 19, 2009
No recorded floor vote found.