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S.J. Res. 17 112th Congress Senate

A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

Introduced: May 26, 2011 Introduced by: Mitch McConnell Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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May 26, 2011
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3449)
May 26, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3449)
May 26, 2011
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 Latest action May 26, 2011

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3449)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HJRES 66 Identical bill Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.
  • HR 2608 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012
  • SJRES 43 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 25
All 25 Democratic 12 Republican 10 Independent 1
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Jul 27, 2011
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Jul 21, 2011
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Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jul 20, 2011
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Jul 20, 2011
Burr, Richard
· Jul 19, 2011
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Cantwell, Maria
Washington · Jul 19, 2011
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jul 19, 2011
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Jul 19, 2011
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Jul 18, 2011
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Jul 18, 2011
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Jul 18, 2011
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Jul 18, 2011
Isakson, Johnny
· Jul 14, 2011
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Jul 13, 2011
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Jul 13, 2011
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jul 11, 2011
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jul 6, 2011
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jul 6, 2011
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Jun 30, 2011
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jun 23, 2011
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jun 23, 2011
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Jun 21, 2011
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jun 15, 2011
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Jun 15, 2011
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 26, 2011
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 17: A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SJRES-17/
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"S.J. Res. 17: A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SJRES-17/.
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S.J. Res. 17, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-SJRES-17/.
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