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Condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military detention of civilian leaders, calling for the release of all those detained and for those elected to serve in Parliament to resume their duties, and for other purposes.
Introduced: February 18, 2021
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 19, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1601-1602)
Mar 19, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 19, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 14, 1 Present (Roll no. 97). (text: CR 03/18/2021 H1563-1564)
Mar 19, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 14, 1 Present (Roll no. 97).(text: CR 03/18/2021 H1563-1564)
Mar 18, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.
Mar 18, 2021
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.
Mar 18, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1563-1566)
Mar 18, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2021 | House · vote #97 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 398–14 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This resolution condemns the military coup that took place in Burma (Myanmar) on February 1, 2021. It also calls on the Burmese military to (1) release all those detained arbitrarily in the coup, (2) restore all forms of communications, and (3) return to power all members of the civilian government.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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