House vote: H.Con.Res. 203 // October 2, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree
Condemning the persecution of labor rights advocates in Iran.
Sponsor: MARK KIRK (R-IL)
Condemns the government of Iran for the arrest and imprisonment of Iranian union leaders Mahmoud Salehi and Mansour Osanloo and demands their immediate release. Expresses solidarity with the workers of Iran and stands with them, and with all Iranians, in their effort to bring political freedom and individual liberty to Iran. Calls on the Iranian regime to respect the right of Iranian workers to form independent associations and unions, as required by its membership in the International Labor Organization.
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Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 418 | 96.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.5% |