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H.Con.Res.54 / 106th Congress

Recognizing the historic significance of the first anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agreement.

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 11, 1999

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. Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation that exist between the United States and the Governments of the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-7] · D–NY

Committees

  • Foreign Relations Committee
  • Foreign Affairs Committee
108 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 54.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2171-2176)

  7. Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  8. Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  9. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1339)

  10. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

  11. Introduced in House

  12. Introduced in House

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