A resolution condemning the actions of the Burmese State Peace and Development council against Daw Aung San…

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A resolution condemning the actions of the Burmese State Peace and Development council against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

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11 cosponsors · 3 D, 7 R, 1 I

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Senate Introduced May 21, 2009
Senate Passed May 21, 2009

Condemns: (1) the show trial of Burmese democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi; and (2) the criminal actions by the State Peace and Development Council against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and members of the National League for Democracy.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 21, 2009

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes that conditions do not exist in Burma for the conduct of credible elections.

Calls for the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all prisoners of conscience in Burma.

Calls upon the Council to establish a genuine roadmap for the peaceful transition to civilian, democratic rule.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution condemning the actions of the Burmese State Peace and Development council against Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

Latest action (May 21, 2009): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5884-5885; text as passed Senate: CR S5885; text of measure as introduced: CR S5877)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 21, 2009

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Senate Introduced May 21, 2009
Senate Passed May 21, 2009

No recorded floor vote found.