S. 1215 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
S. 1215 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the senate — introduced on Jun 9, 2003, sponsored by Mitch McConnell with 61 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Jun 9, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 61
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 - (Sec. 3) Prohibits the importation into the United States of any article that is a product of Burma (Myanmar) until the President determines and certifies to Congress that Burma has met certain conditions, including that: (1) the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) has made substantial progress to end violations of internationally recognized human rights including rape, and th…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 34 Democrats, 26 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 9, 2003
- Passed the SenateJun 11, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 97 - 1. Record Vote Number: 220. (text: CR S7700-7702) (Jun 11, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Jun 11, 2003 · Bill Passed97–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- H.R. 192: To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961…
- H.R. 2330: Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003
- S. 1824: Overseas Private Investment Corporation Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 1828: Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003
- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.J.Res. 63: Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003
- H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
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