H.Res. 547 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the peace process in Northern Ireland. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 547106th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the peace process in Northern Ireland.

Subjects

International Affairs

Summary

Commends the parties to the peace process in Northern Ireland for progress in implementing the Good Friday Agreement and urges them to move expeditiously to complete the implementation. Expresses belief that implementation of the recommendations of the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland holds the promise of ensuring that the police service in Northern Ireland will gain the support of both nationalists and unionists. Calls upon the British Government to implement the recommendations contained in the Commission's final report.

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Related Legislation

S.Res. 332A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the peace process in Northern Ireland.
2000-06-30Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6261)
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S.J.Res. 54A joint resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the peace process in Northern Ireland.
2000-09-28Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Legislative Actions

2000-07-11
Introduced in House
2000-07-11
Introduced in House
2000-07-11
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
2000-09-07
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2000-09-07
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2000-09-26
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2000-09-26
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8163-8176)
2000-09-26
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 547.
2000-09-26
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8163)
2000-09-26
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8163)
2000-09-26
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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