Senate Simple Resolution 35
117th Congress(2021-2022)
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.
Active
Amendments
Passed Senate on Feb 1, 2022
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
35
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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checkPassed on February 1, 2022
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
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)
Summary
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.
February 1, 2022
March 24, 2021
February 4, 2021
Amendments (3)
Feb 01, 2022
Agreed to in Senate
2
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 4920
To amend the title.
Agreed To
Feb 01, 2022
Agreed to in Senate
2
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 4919
To amend the preamble.
Agreed To
Feb 01, 2022
Agreed to in Senate
2
Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 4918
In the nature of a substitute.
Agreed To
02/01/2022
The committee substitute amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
02/01/2022
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)
02/01/2022
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)
02/01/2022
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
02/01/2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S449-451)
03/24/2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 26.
03/24/2021
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.
03/24/2021
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
02/04/2021
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S487-488)
02/04/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:29 PM