A resolution condemning the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Tatmadaw's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Tatmadaw, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.
United States117th CongressSRES-35Senate
Updated: Feb 1, 2022
Summary
This resolution states that the Senate supports the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic and religious reconciliation, and internationally recognized human rights for all. It also calls on the Tatmadaw (the military of Burma) to release all political prisoners detained in the February 1, 2021, military coup, remove restrictions on travel and communications, and return the elected civilian government to power.
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Timeline
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Senate
The committee substitute amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
Senate
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S451-452)
Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S451-452)