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H.RES.585: Reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement and other agreements to ensure a lasting peace in Northern Ireland.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 24, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 3, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (43 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 3, 2019
- Introduced in House - Sept. 24, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution urges the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) to support continued peace on the island of Ireland and the commitments of the Good Friday Agreement in the event that the UK leaves the EU. The resolution also expresses opposition to the reintroduction of a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. (The island of Ireland is divided between Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK, and the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 3, 2019 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 3, 2019 |
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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| Dec. 3, 2019 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 585.
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| Dec. 3, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Dec. 3, 2019 |
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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| Dec. 3, 2019 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9198-9199) |
| Dec. 3, 2019 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9198-9201)
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| Oct. 30, 2019 |
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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| Oct. 30, 2019 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Sept. 24, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
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| Sept. 24, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Sept. 24, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Thomas Suozzi (D-N.Y.) |