H.Con.Res. 152 — Expressing the sense of the Congress that all parties to the multiparty peace talks regarding Northern Ireland should condemn violence and fully integrate internationally recognized human rights standards and adequately address outstanding human rights violations as part of the peace process. | PoliFocus

H.Con.Res. 152105th Congress

Expressing the sense of the Congress that all parties to the multiparty peace talks regarding Northern Ireland should condemn violence and fully integrate internationally recognized human rights standards and adequately address outstanding human rights violations as part of the peace process.

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International Affairs

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Summary

Condemns the violence committed on all sides of the conflict in Northern Ireland.

Commends the leadership in both the British and Irish Governments and former U.S. Senator George Mitchell, Independent Chairman of the multiparty talks, for fostering a new environment in which human rights concerns may be addressed and an agreement may be reached expeditiously through inclusive talks regarding Northern Ireland.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) all parties should reject violence and work diligently through democratic, peaceful means to reach a just and lasting peace in Northern Ireland; (2) human rights should be protected for all citizens and any peace agreement in Northern Ireland must recognize the state's obligation to protect such rights; and (3) there are a number of measures which can be taken immediately that would remedy abusive human rights policies and build confidence in the peace process.

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Legislative Actions

1997-09-17
Introduced in House
1997-09-17
Introduced in House
1997-09-17
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
1997-10-08
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
1997-10-27
Executive Comment Requested from State.
1997-10-31
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1997-10-31
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
1997-11-13
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2368-2369)
1998-03-17
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
1998-03-17
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1196-1201)
1998-03-17
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
1998-03-17
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until March 18.
1998-03-18
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1258-1259)
1998-03-18
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 2, 1 Present (Roll No. 56).
Roll Call #56 (House)
1998-03-18
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 2, 1 Present (Roll No. 56).
Roll Call #56 (House)
1998-03-18
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
1998-03-19
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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