H.Res.560 - Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes.

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Result: Passed - June 19, 2009

Roll call number 411 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 560 Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and for other purposes

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 93%
 

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6/19/2009--Passed House without amendment. (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 o
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6/19/2009--Passed House without amendment. (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.

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