Congress 109 - HJRES 86 - Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.

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Burma Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Congress Congress and foreign policy Democracy East Asia Ethnic relations Foreign Trade and International Finance Government Operations and Politics Human rights Import restrictions International Affairs Legislation Minorities Sanctions (International law)

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Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to extend from three years to six years after enactment of that Act the maximum duration of any renewal under it of import restrictions on Burmese products.

Approves the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Act. Deems this resolution a renewal resolution.

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Aug 1, 2006

Became Public Law No: 109-251.
Aug 1, 2006

Signed by President.
Jul 27, 2006

Presented to President.
Jul 26, 2006

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jul 26, 2006

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jul 26, 2006

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Jul 26, 2006

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8217-8222)
Jul 12, 2006

Received in the Senate, read twice.
Jul 11, 2006

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 11, 2006

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5010)
Jul 11, 2006

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5010)
Jul 11, 2006

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.J. Res. 86.
Jul 11, 2006

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5010-5012)
Jul 11, 2006

Mr. Shaw moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.
May 19, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 19, 2006

Introduced in House

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