HCONRES 211
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Commending Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on the 10th anniversary of her receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the Government of Burma.
Introduced: August 2, 2001
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Jan 23, 2002
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 20, 2001
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S14053-14054; text as passed Senate: CR S14053-14054)
Dec 20, 2001
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S14053-14054; text as passed Senate: CR S14053-14054)
Dec 14, 2001
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.
Dec 14, 2001
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Dec 12, 2001
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 15, 2001
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 14, 2001
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 14, 2001
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 439). (text: CR 11/13/2001 H8039-8040)
Nov 14, 2001
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 0 (Roll no. 439).(text: CR 11/13/2001 H8039-8040)
Nov 14, 2001
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8159-8160)
Nov 13, 2001
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Nov 13, 2001
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 211.
Nov 13, 2001
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8039-804)
Nov 13, 2001
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Nov 1, 2001
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 1, 2001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 2, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Aug 2, 2001
Introduced in House
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2001 | House · vote #439 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 420–0 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
Commends and congratulates Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on the tenth anniversary of her receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Recognizes her contributions and work toward bringing peace and democracy to Burma.
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the President and Secretary of State should continue to encourage the Government of Burma to restore basic human rights to the Burmese people, to eliminate the practice of human trafficking, to address the manufacture of heroin and methamphetamine, to continue releasing political prisoners, to recognize the results of the 1990 democratic elections, and to allow Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the National League for Democracy to enjoy unfettered freedom of speech and freedom of movement; and (2) Daw Aung San Suu Kyi should be invited to address a joint meeting of Congress.
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