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H.Res. 134 (117th)

Condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military detention of civilian leaders, calling for the release of all those detained and for those elected to serve in Parliament to resume their duties, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

18 February 2021

Last action

19 March 2021 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1], Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Peter Meijer, Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1], Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7], Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence

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Summary

This resolution condemns the military coup that took place in Burma (Myanmar) on February 1, 2021. It also calls on the Burmese military to (1) release all those detained arbitrarily in the coup, (2) restore all forms of communications, and (3) return to power all members of the civilian government.

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Timeline

  1. 18 February 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 February 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 February 2021

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 February 2021

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 March 2021

    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

  7. 18 March 2021

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.

    Source: Floor

  8. 18 March 2021

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1563-1566)

    Source: Floor

  9. 18 March 2021

    Floor

    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 March 2021

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 March 2021

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 14, 1 Present (Roll no. 97). (text: CR 03/18/2021 H1563-1564)

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 March 2021

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 14, 1 Present (Roll no. 97).(text: CR 03/18/2021 H1563-1564)

    Source: Floor

  13. 19 March 2021

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1601-1602)

    Source: Floor

Votes

19 March 2021 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · Passed · Official source

Yes 398 · No 14 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 17

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

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