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.
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.
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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.
What just happenedFeb 1, 2022
The committee substitute amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Who’s behind it
- Agreed to SenateFeb 1, 2022
- Reported to SenateMar 24, 2021
- Introduced in SenateFeb 4, 2021
- Feb 1, 2022Floor
The committee substitute amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
- Feb 1, 2022Floor
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, 2022Floor17000
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)
- Feb 1, 2022Floor
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
- Feb 1, 2022Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S449-451)
- Mar 24, 2021Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 26.
- Mar 24, 2021Committee
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.
Foreign Relations Committee - Mar 24, 2021Committee14000
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.
Foreign Relations Committee - Mar 24, 2021Committee
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Foreign Relations Committee - Feb 4, 2021IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S487-488)
Foreign Relations Committee - Feb 4, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
This resolution states that the Senate supports the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for a genuine democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic reconciliation, and fundamental human rights for all. It also calls on the military junta to release all those detained in the February 1, 2021, military coup, remove restrictions on travel and communications, and return the elected civilian government to power.
This resolution states that the Senate stands with the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for a genuine democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic reconciliation, and fundamental human rights for all. It also calls on Burma's armed forces to release all those detained in the February 1, 2021, military coup, remove restrictions on travel and communications, and return the elected civilian government to power.