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James Lankford (R-OK)

A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.

S.Res. 606 · Senate resolution International Affairs

A Republican resolution with 14 Democratic cosponsors · See all 33 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S582)

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This Senate resolution condemns the Government of Iran for its suppression of the rights of its people to peacefully assemble. It highlights the extreme economic hardship and inflation currently facing the Iranian population. The text notes that recent nationwide protests have been met with violent crackdowns, including extrajudicial killings and mass arrests. It further details how the regime uses internet blackouts and censorship to repress communication. The resolution also mentions a history of human rights violations by the Iranian regime against various groups. Finally, the Senate officially condemns these actions and calls for free and fair elections in Iran.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?

    The resolution calls for free and fair elections to allow Iranians to determine their own future.

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?

    The resolution highlights the need to end the regime's severe restrictions on religious freedom.

  • Scored +5

    Would women be better off under this?

    The resolution acknowledges the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement and the persecution of women for their clothing.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.