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Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom immediately to establish a full, independent, 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.

Introduced: March 28, 2006 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
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May 18, 2006
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 390 - 5, 6 Present (Roll no. 159).
May 18, 2006
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): 390 - 5, 6 Present (Roll no. 159).
May 18, 2006
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2753-2754)
May 16, 2006
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.
May 16, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 740.
May 16, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2612-2616; text as introduced: CR H2612)
May 16, 2006
Mr. McCotter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Mar 28, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 28, 2006
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 18, 2006 House · vote #159 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 390–5 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now May 18, 2006

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
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