House vote: H.Con.Res. 317 // May 6, 2008Needed two-thirds to agree
Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.
Sponsor: RUSH HOLT (D-NJ)
Denounces the undemocratic and illegitimate actions of the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) in Burma that seek to legitimize military rule through a flawed referendum process and an undemocratic constitution. Demands the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, detained Buddhist monks, and all other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. N.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.7% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 413 | 95.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.7% |