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H.Res. 1091 (115th)

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

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 September 2018

Last action

13 December 2018 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Paul Cook, Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence

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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.

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Timeline

  1. 27 September 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 27 September 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 27 September 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 December 2018

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  5. 11 December 2018

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  6. 11 December 2018

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  7. 11 December 2018

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 13 December 2018

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 13 December 2018

    Vote

    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).

    Source: Floor

  10. 13 December 2018

    Vote

    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).

    Source: Floor

  11. 13 December 2018

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

Votes

13 December 2018 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 394 · No 1 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 37

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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