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HRES 128 106th Congress House International Affairs Armed Forces and National Security Armistices Bombings Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Congress Congressional tributes Conspiracy Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation Europe Evidence (Law) Human rights Ireland Law Lawyers Murder Northern Ireland Peace

Condemning the murder of human rights lawyer Rosemary Nelson and calling for the protection of defense attorneys in Northern Ireland.

Introduced: March 23, 1999 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Apr 20, 1999
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 20, 1999
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 93).
Apr 20, 1999
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): 421 - 2 (Roll no. 93).
Apr 20, 1999
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.
Apr 20, 1999
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 128.
Apr 20, 1999
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2164-2171, H2178-2179)
Apr 20, 1999
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Apr 15, 1999
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 1999
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 25, 1999
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 25, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Mar 23, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 23, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E529-530)
Mar 23, 1999
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 20, 1999 House · vote #93 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 421–2 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Recognizes the historic significance of the 1998 Good Friday Peace Accords and commends the people of Northern Ireland for their commitment to work together in peace.

Condemns all violence committed in violation of the Northern Ireland cease-fire agreement.

Calls on the Government of the United Kingdom to: (1) launch an inquiry totally independent of the Royal Ulster Constabulary to gather evidence, conduct the ground investigation, and issue a detailed, public report on the murder of defense attorney Rosemary Nelson; (2) institute an independent judicial inquiry into allegations that defense attorneys are systematically harassed and intimidated by security forces; and (3) implement the United Nations Special Rapporteur's recommendation for an independent inquiry into the possibility of collusion in the killing of defense attorney Patrick Finucane.

What's happening now April 20, 1999

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1