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.
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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1563-1566)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1601-1602)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1563-1566)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1601-1602)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International Affairs
AsiaBurmaDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMultilateral development programsNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictionsTravel and tourismUnited NationsU.S. and foreign investments
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.
USA117th CongressHRES-134| House
| Updated: 3/19/2021
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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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1563-1566)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1601-1602)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1563-1566)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1601-1602)
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)
AsiaBurmaDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMilitary assistance, sales, and agreementsMultilateral development programsNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRacial and ethnic relationsSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusTrade restrictionsTravel and tourismUnited NationsU.S. and foreign investments