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- H.RES.1091
H.RES.1091: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that atrocities committed against the Rohingya by the Burmese military and security forces since August 2017 constitute crimes against humanity and genocide and calling on the Government of Burma to rel
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 27, 2018
- Latest Major Action Dec. 13, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (4 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 13, 2018
- Introduced in House - Sept. 27, 2018
Bill Summary
Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's military and security forces. Considers the actions by the Burmese military against the Rohingya in northern Rakhine State in 2017 to be genocide. Calls on State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi and President Win Myint to pardon Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and other journalists and political prisoners.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 1 (Roll no. 435). |
| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Considered as unfinished business.
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| Dec. 13, 2018 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10174-10175)
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| Dec. 11, 2018 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Dec. 11, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1091.
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| Dec. 11, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Dec. 11, 2018 |
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| Dec. 11, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10061-10065; text: CR H10061-10062)
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| Sept. 27, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Sept. 27, 2018 |
Introduced in the House by Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio) |