H.Con.Res.7 — Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.
House Roll Call
H.Con.Res.7
| Bill | H.Con.Res.7 — Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Resolution, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 420 / Nay 1 / Present 0 / Not Voting 13 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 216 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 204 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Resolution, as Amended
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HCONRES 7 (118th Congress)
HCONRES 7 is a concurrent resolution that condemns the Iranian regime for its human rights abuses against individuals participating in peaceful demonstrations across Iran. The resolution specifically addresses the ongoing protests occurring in over 133 cities, highlighting the bravery of Iranian women and men advocating for their rights and freedoms.
The resolution articulates strong bipartisan support from Congress for the demonstrators and calls for the Iranian government to cease its violent repression of peaceful protests. It emphasizes the need for accountability for human rights violations perpetrated by the Iranian regime, including the use of excessive force against protestors and arbitrary detentions.
While HCONRES 7 does not allocate funding or create new programs, it serves as a formal expression of the U.S. Congress’s stance on human rights issues in Iran. The resolution encourages the U.S. government to take further diplomatic actions, potentially influencing foreign policy decisions related to Iran. It also underscores the importance of international solidarity with the Iranian people in their pursuit of democratic freedoms.
The primary beneficiaries of this resolution are the Iranian citizens engaged in protests, as it aims to amplify their voices and draw global attention to their plight. Additionally, the resolution seeks to hold the Iranian government accountable for its actions, which may contribute to broader discussions on sanctions or other measures against the regime.
The latest action on HCONRES 7 occurred when it was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. The resolution’s progress will depend on further deliberations within the committee and potential subsequent actions by the full Senate.
Yea (420)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
A
André Carson
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
B
Brad Finstad
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
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
K
Kevin McCarthy
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Emilia Sykes
D
David Trone
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
