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H.RES.222: Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Good Friday Agreement, signed on April 10, 1998, as a blueprint for a lasting peace in Northern Ireland, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 7, 2007
- Latest Major Action March 13, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (41 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Reiterates support for the April 1998 Good Friday Agreement as a blueprint for a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. Declares support for the October 2006 St. Andrews Agreement. Commends: (1) British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern for their leadership in seeking a peaceful resolution in Northern Ireland; and (2) all parties for abiding by the St. Andrews Agreement. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Mr. Wexler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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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. Res. 222.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 141).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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March 7, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) |