A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military'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 Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.
SRES 20 is a Senate resolution condemning the February 1, 2021, military coup in Burma (Myanmar) and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, including State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi. It calls for the immediate, unconditional release of all detained political prisoners, restoration of the elected parliament, and accountability for military violence that has killed over 2,800 civilians since the coup. The resolution urges the U.S. government to impose targeted sanctions on the military junta, support democratic restoration, and coordinate with international partners to address humanitarian needs. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses the Senate's position but does not enact new laws or policies.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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Introduced Jan 31, 2023
Last action Jul 25, 2023
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Jul 25, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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Jul 13, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
upper
Jan 31, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S176-177; text: CR S175-176)
upper
Jan 31, 2023
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
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State
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Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Chuck Grassley
RRepublican
Co
Dianne Feinstein
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
Co
Kirsten E. Gillibrand
DDemocratic
Co
Mitch McConnell
RRepublican
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