Commends the British and Irish Governments for their steps to encourage and facilitate all-party talks leading to a lasting political settlement acceptable to, and ratified by, the people of Ireland, north and south. Urges the two governments to include in such talks all parties that renounce violence.
Hails the cessation of Irish Republican Army military operations as an essential step to such a settlement. Calls upon all other paramilitary organizations in Northern Ireland to cease the employment of violence.
Expresses strong support for U.S. economic development programs such as the International Fund for Ireland and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Urges the President to take appropriate steps to support the peace process in Northern Ireland through such programs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2032)
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Andrews (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10830-10831)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walker objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until Oct. 5. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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