A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military'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 Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

Summary

This resolution states that the Senate supports the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic and religious reconciliation, and internationally recognized human rights for all. It also calls on the Burmese military to release all political prisoners detained in the February 1, 2021, military coup, remove restrictions on travel and communications, and return the elected civilian government to power.

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Timeline

1. 31 January 2023

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S176-177; text: CR S175-176)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 January 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 July 2023

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 25 July 2023

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.

   Source: Calendars

5. 25 July 2023

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 25 July 2023

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 25 July 2023 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 31 January 2023 · Official file

Documents

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 25 July 2023

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 25 July 2023

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• Reported to Senate

  summary · EN · 25 July 2023

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 January 2023

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 January 2023

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 31 January 2023

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Sponsors

• Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3] · D · Sponsor
• Todd Young · R · Sponsor
• Jeff Merkley · D · Sponsor
• Susan Collins · R · Sponsor
• Timothy Kaine · D · Cosponsor
• Chris Van Hollen · D · Cosponsor
• Jeanne Shaheen · D · Cosponsor
• Kirsten Gillibrand · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Richard Durbin · D · Cosponsor
• Christopher Coons · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Chuck Grassley · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] · D · Cosponsor
• Mitch McConnell · R · Cosponsor
• Elizabeth Warren · D · Cosponsor
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