A concurrent resolution to express the opposition of the Congress to the mass killings, mass arrests, and denial of human rights in the Socialist Republic of Burma.

Summary

Recognizes the violence and denial of human rights in the Socialist Republic of Burma. Condemns killings and mass arrests by the Burmese army. Calls for a return to democracy. Calls upon the President and U.S. officials to raise the issues of human rights and national reconciliation in their meetings with Burmese officials.

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Timeline

1. 10 August 1988

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 10 August 1988

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 10 August 1988

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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