A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone Nargis.
Latest action · May 7, 2008 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3930; text as passed Senate: CR S3930; text of measure as introduced: CR S3906-3907)
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 7, 2008
- Agreed to in SenateMay 7, 2008
Summary
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Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) expressing sympathy to and support for the people of Burma in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis; (2) supporting President Bush's decision to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Burma through nongovernmental organizations that are not affiliated with the Burmese regime; (3) in standing ready to appropriate additional funds to address dire humanitarian conditions in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis; (4) calling upon the State Peace and Development Council to lift restrictions on humanitarian assistance and allow free access to the U.S. government's disaster assistance response team; and (5) stating that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) should evaluate which organizations are capable of providing humanitarian assistance without Council interference.
Cosponsors 19
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 7, 2008.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-IL | Barack Obama | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| D-CA | Barbara Boxer | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| D-CT | Christopher J. Dodd | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| R-NE | Chuck Hagel | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| D-CA | Dianne Feinstein | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| D-MA | Edward M. Kennedy | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| R-NC | Elizabeth Dole | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| D-NY | Hillary Rodham Clinton | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| D-VA | Jim Webb | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| R-AZ | John McCain | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| I-CT | Joseph I. Lieberman | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| D-DE | Joseph R. Biden Jr. | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| R-AK | Lisa Murkowski | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| R-KY | Mitch McConnell | Original | May 7, 2008 |
| R-MN | Norm Coleman | Original | May 7, 2008 |
Actions 2
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- May 7, 2008Introduced in Senate
- May 7, 2008Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3930; text as passed Senate: CR S3930; text of measure as introduced: CR S3906-3907)
In the Congressional Record 1
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| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate | Debate and remarks S3930Text printed S3906, S3930 | Christopher J. Dodd D-CT | May 7, 2008 |
Research
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CRS reports 1
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Cite it 1
Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.
| Product | Title | Kind | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| RL34481 | Cyclone Nargis and Burma’s Constitutional Referendum Archived | Report | Jun 30, 2008 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1181 | Expressing condolences and sympathy to the people of Burma for the grave loss of life and vast destruction caused by Cyclone Nargis. | Related bill | May 13, 2008 |
Titles 1
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- Official Title as Introduced
- A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone Nargis.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 1
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- May 7, 2008Agreed to Senate
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