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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.

USA117th CongressHRES-134| House 
| Updated: 3/19/2021
Andy Levin

Andy Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (63)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 18, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 18, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1563-1566)
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 19, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1601-1602)
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)
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Mar 19, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 25, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • February 25, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 18, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.


  • March 18, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1563-1566)


  • March 18, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.


  • March 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.


  • March 19, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1601-1602)


  • March 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)
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  • March 19, 2021
    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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2 versions available

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Timeline
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 18, 2021
Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 18, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1563-1566)
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 19, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1601-1602)
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)
View Vote
Mar 19, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 25, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • February 25, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • March 18, 2021
    Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.


  • March 18, 2021
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1563-1566)


  • March 18, 2021
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.


  • March 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.


  • March 19, 2021
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1601-1602)


  • March 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)
    View Vote


  • March 19, 2021
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Andy Levin

Andy Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (63)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Tim Burchett (Republican)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)James R. Baird (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)David E. Price (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Peter Meijer (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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