H.Res.492 — Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
House Roll Call
H.Res.492
| Bill | H.Res.492 — Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 413 / Nay 2 / Present 0 / Not Voting 18 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 211 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| D | 202 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill Analysis
HRES 492, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a resolution that condemns the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha’i minority and its ongoing violations of international human rights covenants. The resolution highlights the systematic discrimination faced by Baha’is in Iran, including restrictions on their religious practices, education, and employment opportunities.
The resolution does not allocate funding but serves as a formal expression of the U.S. House of Representatives’ stance on human rights issues in Iran. It underscores the United States’ commitment to promoting human rights globally and calls for the Iranian government to cease its discriminatory practices against the Baha’i community. The resolution also urges the international community to hold Iran accountable for its human rights violations.
Key programs and agencies affected by this resolution include the U.S. Department of State, which is responsible for foreign policy and human rights advocacy. The resolution may influence U.S. diplomatic efforts and discussions regarding sanctions or other measures aimed at addressing human rights abuses in Iran.
The primary beneficiaries of this resolution are the Baha’i individuals and communities in Iran, who face persecution and discrimination. By bringing attention to their plight, HRES 492 aims to foster greater awareness and support for their rights both domestically and internationally.
The latest action on HRES 492 occurred when a motion to reconsider the resolution was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating bipartisan support for the condemnation of Iran’s actions. While the resolution itself does not have the force of law, it serves as a significant statement of U.S. policy regarding human rights and religious freedom, particularly concerning vulnerable populations like the Baha’is in Iran.
Yea (413)
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Colin Allred
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Kelly Armstrong
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Dan Bishop
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Earl Blumenauer
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Jamaal Bowman
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Ken Buck
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Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
J
Jeff Jackson
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
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Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
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Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Eric Swalwell
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Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
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Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
