A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.

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Version 25 · Reported to Senate · Jul 25, 2023

This resolution states that the Senate supports the people of Burma (Myanmar) in their ambition for democracy, sustainable peace, genuine ethnic and religious reconciliation, and internationally recognized human rights for all. It also calls on the Burmese military regime to release all political prisoners detained in the February 1, 2021, military coup, remove restrictions on travel and communications, and return the elected civilian government to power.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D–MD

Committees

Foreign Relations Committee

15 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Jul 25, 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 154.
Jul 25, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jul 25, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jul 13, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S176-177; text: CR S175-176)
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in Senate

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Discuss S.Res.20, 118th Congress: A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/20

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2023-07-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/sres20/BILLS-118sres20rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-05-27T14:16:40Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze S.Res.20 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.Res.20, 118th Congress: A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/20

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2023-07-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/sres20/BILLS-118sres20rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-05-27T14:16:40Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.20, 118th Congress: A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/20

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2023-07-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/sres20/BILLS-118sres20rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-05-27T14:16:40Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.Res.20, 118th Congress: A resolution condemning the coup that took place on February 1, 2021, in Burma and the Burmese military's detention of civilian leaders, calling for an immediate and unconditional release of all those detained, promoting accountability and justice for those killed by the Burmese military, and calling for those elected to serve in parliament to resume their duties without impediment, and for other purposes.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/20

Text version to examine: Reported to Senate · 2023-07-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/sres20/BILLS-118sres20rs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-05-27T14:16:40Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.Res.20 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.