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S.Res. 320 (114th)

A resolution congratulating the people of Burma on their commitment to peaceful elections.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 November 2015

Last action

16 December 2015 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8729-8730; text as passed Senate: CR S8729-8730)

Sponsors

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law

Source updated

14 January 2025

Defence · Rule of law

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Summary

Congratulates the people of Burma for embracing democracy through their participation in the November 8, 2015, general elections and for their efforts in developing a democratic society. Recognizes the National League for Democracy's victory as a reflection of the will of the Burmese people. Calls on the Union Solidarity Development Party to undertake a peaceful transfer of power to a new government. Encourages all parties to pursue national reconciliation talks. Recognizes that important impediments remain to the realization of full democratic and civilian government, including the reservation of unelected seats for the military and the disenfranchisement of groups including the Rohingya. Calls on the government of Burma to support meaningful efforts to reform the 2008 Constitution of Burma. Supports negotiations between the government of Burma and ethnic-based peoples and organizations. Encourages the President to take further steps toward normalization of relations with Burma.

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Timeline

  1. 19 November 2015

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8165-8166)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 November 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 December 2015

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  4. 10 December 2015

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 10 December 2015

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 December 2015

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 16 December 2015

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8729-8730; text as passed Senate: CR S8729-8730)

    Source: Floor

  8. 16 December 2015

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8729-8730; text as passed Senate: CR S8729-8730)

    Source: Floor

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Versions

Documents

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 16 December 2015

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 16 December 2015

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 16 December 2015

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

    Reported to Senate · EN · 10 December 2015

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  • Reported to Senate (PDF)

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 10 December 2015

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

    Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 November 2015

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