Expressing support for the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland.

Bill: 110-hres-482
Sponsor: Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24]
Introduced: 2007-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foreign leaders
Northern Ireland
Peace
Peace treaties
Political violence
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States strongly supports the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland; (2) political leaders of Northern Ireland, Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern should be commended for acting in the best interest of the people of Northern Ireland by forming this government; (3) May 8, 2007, will be remembered as an historic day and an important milestone in cementing peace and unity for Northern Ireland and an example for nations around the world plagued by internal conflict; and (4) the United States stands ready to support this new government and to work with the people of Northern Ireland as they achieve their goal of lasting peace. 

action_date: 2007-07-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States strongly supports the new power-sharing government in Northern Ireland; (2) political leaders of Northern Ireland, former Prime Minister Tony Blair, and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern should be commended for acting in the best interest of the people of Northern Ireland by forming this government; (3) May 8, 2007, will be remembered as an historic day and an important milestone in cementing peace and unity for Northern Ireland and an example for nations around the world plagued by internal conflict; and (4) the United States stands ready to support this new government and to work with the people of Northern Ireland as they strive for lasting peace. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 619). (text: CR H7617)
action_date: 2007-07-11
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): 413 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 619).(text: CR H7617)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7630-7631)
action_date: 2007-07-11
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: 2007-07-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 482.
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7617-7620)
action_date: 2007-07-11
text: Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-06-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-06-12
text: Introduced in House