117th Congress · House

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.

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In plain language

House resolution in the 117th Congress.
Condemns the military coup that took place in Burma (Myanmar) on February 1, 2021.
House passed it on Mar 19, 2021 (substantive).

Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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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Roll-call votes on this measure

substantiveMar 19, 2021 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 134 — 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 Parliament to resume their duties, and for other purposes