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HRES 561 103th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the prospects for peace in Northern Ireland.

Introduced: October 3, 1994 Introduced by: Neal, Richard E. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Oct 5, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 5, 1994
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 5, 1994
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 5, 1994
Considered as unfinished business.
Oct 4, 1994
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Walker objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed until Oct. 5. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Oct 4, 1994
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Oct 4, 1994
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10830-10831)
Oct 4, 1994
Mr. Andrews (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Oct 3, 1994
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Oct 3, 1994
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 3, 1994
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Oct 3, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2032)
Oct 3, 1994
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 5, 1994

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Commends the British and Irish Governments for their steps to encourage and facilitate all-party talks leading to a lasting political settlement acceptable to, and ratified by, the people of Ireland, north and south. Urges the two governments to include in such talks all parties that renounce violence.

Hails the cessation of Irish Republican Army military operations as an essential step to such a settlement. Calls upon all other paramilitary organizations in Northern Ireland to cease the employment of violence.

Expresses strong support for U.S. economic development programs such as the International Fund for Ireland and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. Urges the President to take appropriate steps to support the peace process in Northern Ireland through such programs.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 561: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the prospects for peace in Northern Ireland.. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HRES-561/
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