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Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 27, 2018International Affairs
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 release Burmese journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo sentenced to seven years imprisonment after investigating attacks against civilians by the Burmese military and security forces, and for other purposes

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 27, 2018)

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.

What just happenedDec 13, 2018

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1](R-OH)Sponsor
11 cosponsors4 D7 R
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  1. Dec 13, 2018FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  2. Dec 13, 2018FloorH37300

    On 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).

  3. Dec 13, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On 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).

  4. Dec 13, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10174-10175)

  5. Dec 11, 2018FloorH37220

    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.

  6. Dec 11, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1091.

  7. Dec 11, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10061-10065; text: CR H10061-10062)

  8. Dec 11, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  9. Sep 27, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Sep 27, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Sep 27, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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