A resolution condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Tatmadaw's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Tatmadaw, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.
USA117th CongressSRES-35| Senate
| Updated: 2/1/2022
Benjamin L. Cardin
Democratic Senator
Maryland
Cosponsors (8)
Foreign Relations Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution states that the Senate supports the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic and religious reconciliation, and internationally recognized human rights for all. It also calls on the Tatmadaw (the military of Burma) to release all political prisoners detained in the February 1, 2021, military coup, remove restrictions on travel and communications, and return the elected civilian government to power.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S487-488)
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 26.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S451-452)
The committee substitute amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S451-452)
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S449-451)
International Affairs
AsiaBurmaDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMultilateral development programsNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictionsTravel and tourismUnited Nations
A resolution condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Tatmadaw's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Tatmadaw, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.
USA117th CongressSRES-35| Senate
| Updated: 2/1/2022
This resolution states that the Senate supports the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic and religious reconciliation, and internationally recognized human rights for all. It also calls on the Tatmadaw (the military of Burma) to release all political prisoners detained in the February 1, 2021, military coup, remove restrictions on travel and communications, and return the elected civilian government to power.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S487-488)
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 26.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S451-452)
The committee substitute amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S451-452)
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S449-451)
Benjamin L. Cardin
Democratic Senator
Maryland
Cosponsors (8)
Foreign Relations Committee
International Affairs
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
AsiaBurmaDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMultilateral development programsNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictionsTravel and tourismUnited Nations