US SR35 | 2021-2022 | 117th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-3)
Status: Introduced on February 4 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2022-02-01 - S.Amdt.4920 Amendment SA 4920 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 4 2021 - 25% progression
Action: 2022-02-01 - S.Amdt.4920 Amendment SA 4920 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
| Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Todd Young [R-IN] | Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] |
| Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Mike Braun [R-IN] | Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] | Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] |
| Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-01 | Senate | S.Amdt.4920 Amendment SA 4920 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2022-02-01 | Senate | S.Amdt.4920 Amendment SA 4920 proposed by Senator Menendez for Senator Cardin. (consideration: CR S451; text: CR S451) To amend the title. |
| 2022-02-01 | Senate | S.Amdt.4919 Amendment SA 4919 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2022-02-01 | Senate | S.Amdt.4919 Amendment SA 4919 proposed by Senator Menendez for Senator Cardin. (consideration: CR S451; text: CR S451) To amend the preamble. |
| 2022-02-01 | Senate | The committee substitute amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2022-02-01 | 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) |
| 2022-02-01 | Senate | S.Amdt.4918 Amendment SA 4918 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2022-02-01 | Senate | S.Amdt.4918 Amendment SA 4918 proposed by Senator Menendez for Senator Cardin. (consideration: CR S450; text: CR S450-451) In the nature of a substitute. |
| 2022-02-01 | Senate | The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2022-02-01 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S449-451) |
| 2021-03-24 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 26. |
| 2021-03-24 | Senate | 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. |
| 2021-03-24 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. |
| 2021-02-04 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S487-488) |
Subjects
Asia
Burma
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Multilateral development programs
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade restrictions
Travel and tourism
United Nations
Burma
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Multilateral development programs
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade restrictions
Travel and tourism
United Nations
