Recognizes the historic significance of the first anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agreement.
Salutes British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and the elected representatives of the political parties in Northern Ireland for creating the opportunity for a negotiated peace. Commends Senator George Mitchell for his leadership on behalf of the United States in guiding the parties toward peace.
Congratulates the people of the Republic of Ireland and of Northern Ireland for their commitment to work together in peace.
Encourages the Governments of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, with active U.S. involvement, to continue to work together to ensure the forward movement of the peace process. Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation that exist between the United States and such Governments.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1339)
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2171-2176)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 54.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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