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- H.RES.471
H.RES.471: To urge the Government of Burma (Myanmar) to release Aung San Suu Kyi, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced June 29, 1994
- Latest Major Action July 25, 1994
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Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House that the Government of Burma (a.k.a. Myanmar) should: (1) immediately release political prisoners, including Aung San Suu Kyi; (2) permit the transfer of power to an elected civilian government based on the results of the 1990 election; (3) respect human rights and end forced labor; (4) allow free and confidential access to prisoners; (5) permit international human rights organizations regular access to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Executive Comment Requested from State.
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Executive Comment Received from State.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Payne (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| June 29, 1994 |
Introduced in the House by Gary L. Ackerman (D-N.Y.) |