US Congress Senate Resolution 320 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: Introduced on November 19 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-12-16 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8729-8730; text as passed Senate: CR S8729-8730)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

A resolution congratulating the people of Burma on their commitment to peaceful elections. Congratulates the people of Burma for embracing democracy through their participation in the November 8, 2015, general elections and for their efforts in developing a democratic society. Recognizes the National League for Democracy's victory as a reflection of the will of the Burmese people. Calls on the Union Solidarity Development Party to undertake a peaceful transfer of power to a new government. Encourages all parties to pursue national reconciliation talks. Recognizes that important impediments remain to the realization of full democratic and civilian government in Burma, including the reservation of unelected seats for the military and the disenfranchisement of groups including the Rohingya. Calls on the government of Burma to support meaningful efforts to reform the 2008 Constitution of Burma. Encourages the President to ensure that any changes in U.S. policy toward Burma, including the relaxation of any restrictions, are aligned with support for genuine democratic transition.

A resolution congratulating the people of Burma on their commitment to peaceful elections.

Sen. John McCain [R-AZ]

Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY]

Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]

Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-12-16	Senate	Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8729-8730; text as passed Senate: CR S8729-8730)
2015-12-10	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.
2015-12-10	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. Without written report.
2015-12-08	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
2015-11-19	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8165-8166)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/320/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres320/BILLS-114sres320is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres320/BILLS-114sres320rs.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres320/BILLS-114sres320ats.pdf