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

Bill: 117-sres-35
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2021-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Burma
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Multilateral development programs
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade restrictions
Travel and tourism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: 
This resolution states that the Senate stands with the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for a genuine democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic reconciliation, and fundamental human rights for all. It also calls on Burma's armed forces to release all those detained in the February 1, 2021, military coup, remove restrictions on travel and communications, and return the elected civilian government to power.

action_date: 2021-03-24
text: 
This resolution states that the Senate supports the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for a genuine democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic reconciliation, and fundamental human rights for all. It also calls on the military junta to release all those detained in the February 1, 2021, military coup, remove restrictions on travel and communications, and return the elected civilian government to power.

action_date: 2022-02-01
text: 
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 Tatmadaw (the military of Burma) 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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: The committee substitute amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S451-452)
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S451-452)
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S449-451)
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 26.
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S487-488)
action_date: 2021-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate