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Condemning ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya and calling for an end to the violence in and an immediate restoration of humanitarian access to the state of Rakhine in Burma.

USA115th CongressHCONRES-90| House 
| Updated: 12/7/2017
Joseph Crowley

Joseph Crowley

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (31)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's (Myanmar's) military and security forces and calls on Burma's Commander-in-Chief, Min Aung Hlaing, to end such attacks in the state of Rakhine. Expresses appreciation to the government of Bangladesh for providing refuge to those fleeing violence. Condemns the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army attacks and the violence in Rakhine and Rohingya communities, but warns that these attacks do not justify the response by Burmese military and security forces that has resulted in severe human rights violations and atrocities against civilians. Calls on Burma's government and military and security forces to: (1) implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, and (2) allow humanitarian access to refugees and internally displaced persons. Urges support and access for the United Nations Fact Finding Mission to Burma. Calls on Burma's military and government to allow refugees to return to Burma in a manner consistent with internationally recognized principles of human rights and refugee protection and to change laws and policies that have contributed to insecurity in Rakhine. Calls on the President of the United States to impose sanctions on members of the Burmese military and security forces who are responsible for human rights abuses.

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Timeline
Nov 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 15, 2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 15, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 5, 2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 5, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9643-9648)
Dec 5, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 90.
Dec 5, 2017
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.
Dec 6, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (CR H9703-9704)
Dec 6, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 3 (Roll no. 664). (text: CR 12/5/2017 H9643)
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Dec 6, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 6, 2017
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 7, 2017
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • November 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • November 15, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 15, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 5, 2017
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • December 5, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9643-9648)


  • December 5, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 90.


  • December 5, 2017
    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.


  • December 6, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (CR H9703-9704)


  • December 6, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 3 (Roll no. 664). (text: CR 12/5/2017 H9643)
    View Vote


  • December 6, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 6, 2017
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • December 7, 2017
    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

AsiaBangladeshBurmaCongressional tributesForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSanctionsUnited Nations

Condemning ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya and calling for an end to the violence in and an immediate restoration of humanitarian access to the state of Rakhine in Burma.

USA115th CongressHCONRES-90| House 
| Updated: 12/7/2017
Condemns the attacks against civilians by Burma's (Myanmar's) military and security forces and calls on Burma's Commander-in-Chief, Min Aung Hlaing, to end such attacks in the state of Rakhine. Expresses appreciation to the government of Bangladesh for providing refuge to those fleeing violence. Condemns the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army attacks and the violence in Rakhine and Rohingya communities, but warns that these attacks do not justify the response by Burmese military and security forces that has resulted in severe human rights violations and atrocities against civilians. Calls on Burma's government and military and security forces to: (1) implement the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, and (2) allow humanitarian access to refugees and internally displaced persons. Urges support and access for the United Nations Fact Finding Mission to Burma. Calls on Burma's military and government to allow refugees to return to Burma in a manner consistent with internationally recognized principles of human rights and refugee protection and to change laws and policies that have contributed to insecurity in Rakhine. Calls on the President of the United States to impose sanctions on members of the Burmese military and security forces who are responsible for human rights abuses.

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Timeline
Nov 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Nov 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 15, 2017
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 15, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 5, 2017
Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 5, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9643-9648)
Dec 5, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 90.
Dec 5, 2017
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.
Dec 6, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (CR H9703-9704)
Dec 6, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 3 (Roll no. 664). (text: CR 12/5/2017 H9643)
View Vote
Dec 6, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 6, 2017
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 7, 2017
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • November 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • November 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • November 15, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • November 15, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 5, 2017
    Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • December 5, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9643-9648)


  • December 5, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 90.


  • December 5, 2017
    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.


  • December 6, 2017
    Considered as unfinished business. (CR H9703-9704)


  • December 6, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 3 (Roll no. 664). (text: CR 12/5/2017 H9643)
    View Vote


  • December 6, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 6, 2017
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.


  • December 7, 2017
    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Joseph Crowley

Joseph Crowley

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (31)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)Nita M. Lowey (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Edward R. Royce (Republican)Thomas A. Garrett (Republican)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Louise McIntosh Slaughter (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Barbara Comstock (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBangladeshBurmaCongressional tributesForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsRacial and ethnic relationsRefugees, asylum, displaced personsSanctionsUnited Nations