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S.RES.35

S.RES.35: 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 th

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About This Bill

Introduced Feb. 4, 2021
Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 2022

Bill Sponsor

Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

Bill Cosponsors

8 (5 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Agreed to Senate - Feb. 1, 2022
Reported to Senate - March 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate - Feb. 4, 2021

Bill Summary

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...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Date	Description
Feb. 1, 2022	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
Feb. 1, 2022	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Feb. 1, 2022	The committee substitute amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Feb. 1, 2022	The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Feb. 1, 2022	Voice Vote in the 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)
Feb. 1, 2022	Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S449-451)
March 24, 2021	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 26.
March 24, 2021	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.
March 24, 2021	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb. 4, 2021	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb. 4, 2021	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S487-488)
Feb. 4, 2021	Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

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