Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hres-560
Sponsor: Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2009-06-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Middle East
Militias and paramilitary groups
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: 
Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law.
 
Condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cellphones.
 
Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.

action_date: 2009-06-19
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law.
 
Condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cellphones.
 
Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 411). (text: CR H7034)
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 411).(text: CR H7034)
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7040-7041)
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 560.
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7034-7039)
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: Mr. Berman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2009-06-19
text: SUSPENSION AUTHORITY - Mr. Berman asked unanimous consent that it be in order to entertain a motion to suspend the rules on Friday, June 19, 2009, with respect to the consideration of H. Res. 560. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-06-18
text: Introduced in House