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SRES 320 114th Congress Senate International Affairs Asia Burma Congressional tributes Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Human rights Political parties and affiliation Racial and ethnic relations Sanctions Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status Trade restrictions

A resolution congratulating the people of Burma on their commitment to peaceful elections.

Introduced: November 19, 2015 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 16, 2015
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8729-8730; text as passed Senate: CR S8729-8730)
Dec 16, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8729-8730; text as passed Senate: CR S8729-8730)
Dec 10, 2015
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 321.
Dec 10, 2015
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. Without written report.
Dec 8, 2015
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Nov 19, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8165-8166)
Nov 19, 2015
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on December 10, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Congratulates the people of Burma for embracing democracy through their participation in the November 8, 2015, general elections and for their efforts in developing a democratic society.

Recognizes the National League for Democracy's victory as a reflection of the will of the Burmese people.

Calls on the Union Solidarity Development Party to undertake a peaceful transfer of power to a new government.

Encourages all parties to pursue national reconciliation talks.

Recognizes that important impediments remain to the realization of full democratic and civilian government in Burma, including the reservation of unelected seats for the military and the disenfranchisement of groups including the Rohingya.

Calls on the government of Burma to support meaningful efforts to reform the 2008 Constitution of Burma.

Encourages the President to ensure that any changes in U.S. policy toward Burma, including the relaxation of any restrictions, are aligned with support for genuine democratic transition.

What's happening now December 16, 2015

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8729-8730; text as passed Senate: CR S8729-8730)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1