Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum.
previous 110th session of congress Other Bill Titles (2 more)5/6/2008--Passed House amended. Denounces the undemocratic and illegitimate actions of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) in Burma that seek to legitimize military rule through a flawed referendum process and an undemocratic constitution. Demands the release of Daw Aung San Suu... more
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Bill Status
| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House |
| March 14, 2008 | May 06, 2008 |
Latest Vote
| May 06, 2008Roll call number 252 in the House | |||
| Question: Table Motion to Reconsider: H CON RES 317 Condemning the Burmese regime’s undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum | |||
| Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%) | Percentage of 'aye' votes: 52% | Result: Passed | |
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Blog Coverage
May 23, 2008 U.N. chief says Myanmar agrees to allow all aid workers into ...
U.S House of Representatives went so far as taking jurisdiction over the draft constitution of another country and passing a concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 317), calling the Administration and UN to reject the referendum (process) ...
May 17, 2008 Bush, Brown turn up heat on Myanmar ⺠Japan Today: Japan News and ...
U.S House of Representatives went so far as taking jurisdiction over the draft constitution of another country and passing a concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 317), calling the Administration and UN to reject the referendum (process) ...
May 06, 2008 Vote: 'Aye' regarding H.Con.Res.317
Sheila Jackson-Lee [D, TX-18] voted 'Aye' on the question: Table Motion to Reconsider: H CON RES 317 Condemning the Burmese regimeâs undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum regarding H.Con.Res.317 Condemning the Burmese ...











