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H.CON.RES.54: Recognizing the historic significance of the first anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agreement.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 11, 1999
- Latest Major Action April 21, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
108 (82 Democrats, 27 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 54.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| March 11, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) |