US SR480 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1-1)
Status: Introduced on April 14 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-05-07 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3432-3433)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 14 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-05-07 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3432-3433)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Condemns the detention of, and calls for the immediate release of, Burmese democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all prisoners of conscience in Burma. Calls on the military regime in Burma to engage in dialogue with all political groups and individuals dedicated to democratic ideals, as well as with ethnic minorities, to broaden political participation in an environment free from intimidation. Calls upon the Secretary of State to: (1) assess the effectiveness of the policy of engagement with the military regime in Burma in furthering U.S. interests and to maintain and consider strengthening sanctions if the military regime continues its systematic violation of human rights; (2) engage regional governments and multilateral organizations to push for democratic transition to civilian rule in Burma; and (3) support the people of Burma in calling for constitutional and election reforms by the military regime.
Title
A resolution condemning the continued detention of Burmese democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and calling on the military regime in Burma to permit a credible and fair election process and the transition to civilian, democratic rule.
Sponsors
Sen. Robert Bennett [R-UT] | Sen. Sam Brownback [R-KS] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Judd Gregg [R-NH] |
Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Joseph Lieberman [I-CT] | Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2010-05-07 | Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3432-3433) | |
2010-05-07 | S.AMDT.3913 Amendment SA 3913 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. | |
2010-05-07 | S.AMDT.3913 Amendment SA 3913 proposed by Senator Whitehouse for Senator Gregg. (consideration: CR S3433; text: CR S3433)To amend the resolving clause. | |
2010-05-07 | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3432-3433) | |
2010-05-07 | Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. | |
2010-04-14 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2299) |
Subjects
Asia
Burma
Human rights
International affairs
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Burma
Human rights
International affairs
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency