A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.
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Amends the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to renew, for three years, the President's authority to ban the import of Burmese products.
Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Act.
Deems this resolution a renewal resolution which shall take effect upon its enactment or July 26, 2012, whichever occurs first.
Written by analysts at the Congressional Research Service and published on Congress.gov, not by Civibrief. Summarized at the "Introduced in Senate" stage on June 12, 2012. It describes the bill, it is not the legal text.
Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
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The record's latest action, on June 14, 2012: Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
What is a joint resolution, exactly?
A joint resolution travels the same road as a bill: both chambers pass it and the President signs it, and it then has the same force as any other law. The label is largely a matter of custom, often used for narrow or time-limited measures.
One exception matters. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution is not sent to the President at all. It goes to the states, and three quarters of them have to ratify it.
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In the 112th Congress (2011-12), 283 of the 10,618 bills and joint resolutions introduced became law, about 2.7 percent. That count covers every measure at every stage, including the many that never left committee.
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Has anyone actually voted on it?
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Who is behind it?
Mitch McConnell (R-KY) introduced it on June 12, 2012, and 17 members have since signed on as cosponsors.
They come from both major parties: 7 Democrats, 9 Republicans, 1 independent.
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How long has it been in play?
It was introduced on June 12, 2012, 5203 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 5201 days ago, on June 14, 2012.
Measures do not carry over. Anything the 112th Congress has not finished by January 3, 2013 dies when the term ends, and has to be introduced again from the start in the next Congress.
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Vote history
- SenateStar Print ordered on the joint resolution.
- HouseNot stated in the latest action
- PresidentNot stated in the latest action