US SR701 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-4)
Status: Introduced on September 17 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-17 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5710-5711)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 17 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-09-17 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5710-5711)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution calls for free and fair 2020 elections in Burma (Myanmar) and expresses support for the people of Burma. The resolution also urges the United States and the international community to ensure a safe, participatory, and transparent electoral process in Burma through various measures.
Title
A resolution urging the Government of Burma to hold free, fair, inclusive, transparent, participatory, and credible elections on November 8, 2020.
Sponsors
| Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Todd Young [R-IN] | Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] | Sen. Kevin Cramer [R-ND] |
| Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. Marsha Blackburn [R-TN] | Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] | Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] | Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA] | Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] | Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] |
| Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-17 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5710-5711) |
Same As/Similar To
HR1121 (Same As) 2020-10-01 - Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subjects
Asia
Burma
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Political parties and affiliation
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Burma
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International affairs
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Political parties and affiliation
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/701/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres701/BILLS-116sres701is.pdf |
