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Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.

Introduced: March 14, 2008 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
May 7, 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 6, 2008
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H. Con. Res. 317.
May 6, 2008
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 6, 2008
On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 190 (Roll no. 252).
May 6, 2008
Mr. Hastings (FL) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote (consideration: CR H3087-3088)
May 6, 2008
Mr. Rogers (KY) moved to reconsider the vote.
May 6, 2008
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 251). (text: CR 5/5/2008 H3031)
May 6, 2008
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3087-3088)
May 5, 2008
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lewis (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
May 5, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 317.
May 5, 2008
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3031-3034)
May 5, 2008
Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 30, 2008
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 30, 2008
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 14, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 14, 2008
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 6, 2008 House · vote #252 Table Motion to Reconsider Passed 225–190 See who voted →
May 6, 2008 House · vote #251 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 413–1 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Denounces the undemocratic and illegitimate actions of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) in Burma that seek to legitimize military rule through a flawed referendum process and an undemocratic constitution.

Demands the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, detained Buddhist monks, and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.

Denounces the SPDC for its failure to comply with U.N. recommendations and engage in tri-partite dialogue with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the 1990 election winning parties, and representatives of ethnic nationalities.

Urges the President to: (1) call for U.N. Security Council condemnation of the undemocratic referendum process and the SPDC's flawed constitution; (2) call for a Security Council resolution instructing the regime to comply with U.N. recommendations; and (3) push for a comprehensive arms embargo against the Burmese military regime at the Security Council.

Urges the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to involve itself more deeply in reaching out to the Burmese democracy movement and to work with the Security Council and the Secretary-General to promote political dialogue.

What's happening now May 7, 2008

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Democratic 12 Republican 1
D
Sherman, Brad
California · Apr 24, 2008
 D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Apr 17, 2008
 R
Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Apr 17, 2008
 D
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Apr 14, 2008
 D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Apr 10, 2008
 D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Apr 10, 2008
 D
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 10, 2008
 D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Apr 10, 2008
 D
Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Apr 10, 2008
 D
Velázquez, Nydia M.
New York · Apr 10, 2008
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Apr 10, 2008
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Apr 10, 2008
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 9, 2008
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