Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, and public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Patrick Finucane, as recommended by Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park Agreement, in order to move forward on the Northern Ireland peace process.

Bill: 110-hconres-20
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2007-01-09 in the House
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Summary:
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: 
 Expresses deepest condolences to the family of Patrick Finucane on his death, commends their steadfast pursuit of justice in his brutal murder, and thanks his wife Geraldine and son Michael for their willingness to testify on this matter before committees of the House of Representatives. 
 
Supports Administration efforts in seeking full implementation of the Weston Park Agreement and establishment of an independent judicial inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder.
 
 Calls on the government of the United Kingdom to: (1) reconsider its position on the matter of an inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder; (2) amend the Inquiries Act of 2005; and (3) take fully into account objections raised by Judge Cory, U.S. government officials, other governments and international bodies, and Mr. Finucane's family.
 
Urges the government of the United Kingdom to establish a full, independent, and public judicial inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder which would enjoy the support of his family, the people of Northern Ireland, and the international community as recommended by Judge Cory. 

action_date: 2007-01-30
text: 
Expresses deepest condolences to the family of Patrick Finucane on his death, commends their steadfast pursuit of justice in his brutal murder, and thanks his wife Geraldine and son Michael for their willingness to testify on this matter before committees of the House of Representatives. 
 
Supports Administration efforts in seeking full implementation of the Weston Park Agreement and establishment of an independent judicial inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder.
 
 Calls on the government of the United Kingdom to: (1) reconsider its position on the matter of an inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder; (2) amend the Inquiries Act of 2005; and (3) take fully into account objections raised by Judge Cory, U.S. government officials, other governments, international bodies, and Mr. Finucane's family.
 
Urges the government of the United Kingdom to establish a full, independent, and public judicial inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder which would enjoy the support of his family, the people of Northern Ireland, and the international community as recommended by Judge Cory. 

action_date: 2007-03-15
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on January 30, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Expresses deepest condolences to the family of Patrick Finucane on his death, commends their steadfast pursuit of justice in his brutal murder, and thanks his wife Geraldine and son Michael for their willingness to testify on this matter before committees of the House of Representatives.
 
Supports Administration efforts in seeking full implementation of the Weston Park Agreement and establishment of an independent judicial inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder.
 
Calls on the government of the United Kingdom to: (1) reconsider its position on the matter of an inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder; (2) amend the Inquiries Act of 2005; and (3) take fully into account objections raised by Judge Cory, U.S. government officials, other governments, international bodies, and Mr. Finucane's family.
 
Urges the government of the United Kingdom to establish a full, independent, and public judicial inquiry into Mr. Finucane's murder which would enjoy the support of his family, the people of Northern Ireland, and the international community as recommended by Judge Cory. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2007-03-19
text: Notwithstanding the Senate's previous adoption of H.Con.Res. 20, the adoption of the amendment to the preamble was vitiated by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3283)
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3236-3237)
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-03-15
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-02-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
action_date: 2007-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
action_date: 2007-01-31
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2007-01-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-01-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 34, 25 Present (Roll no. 63). (text: CR H1000-1001)
action_date: 2007-01-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 364 - 34, 25 Present (Roll no. 63).(text: CR H1000-1001)
action_date: 2007-01-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1019-1020)
action_date: 2007-01-30
text: 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.
action_date: 2007-01-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 20.
action_date: 2007-01-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1000-1004)
action_date: 2007-01-30
text: Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-01-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-01-09
text: Introduced in House