S.Con.Res.56 - A concurrent resolution encouraging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma.

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  • Official: A concurrent resolution encouraging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma. as introduced.

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11/16/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Joins the foreign ministers of member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that have expressed concern over the h
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11/16/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Joins the foreign ministers of member nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that have expressed concern over the human rights situation in Burma. Encourages ASEAN to take more substantial steps to ensure Burma's peaceful transition to democracy. Urges ASEAN to ensure that all member nations live up to their membership obligations and adhere to ASEAN's core principles. States that Congress would welcome a decision by ASEAN to review Burma's ASEAN membership and to consider appropriate disciplinary measures until the government of Burma has demonstrated a commitment to human rights.

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06/16/08
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s.con.res.56.rfh : whereas hundreds of thousands of citizens of burma have risked their lives in demonstrations to demand a return to democracy and respect for human rights in their country; (referred to house committee after being ...

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11/14/07
Bill Action: Passed Senate: S.Con.Res. 56: A concurrent resolution ...

Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent. [This event matched these trackers: Active Legislation ]

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11/14/07
Introduced Bill: S.Con.Res.56

A concurrent resolution encouraging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to take action to ensure a peaceful transition to democracy in Burma.

Source: Open Congress : Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA]
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