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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…

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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.

Introduced: January 9, 2007 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Mar 19, 2007
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 19, 2007
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)
Mar 15, 2007
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 15, 2007
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 15, 2007
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3236-3237)
Mar 15, 2007
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 17, 2007
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Feb 5, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
Feb 5, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Jan 31, 2007
Received in the Senate.
Jan 30, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 30, 2007
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)
Jan 30, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1019-1020)
Jan 30, 2007
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.
Jan 30, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 20.
Jan 30, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1000-1004)
Jan 30, 2007
Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jan 23, 2007
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 23, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 9, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 9, 2007
Introduced in House
 Amendments to this bill 1

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SAMDT 463 — To make a technical correction. Pending Mar 19, 2007
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(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.

What's happening now March 19, 2007

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jan 22, 2007
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jan 9, 2007
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jan 9, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 20: 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.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-20/
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"H. Con. Res. 20: 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.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-20/.
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H. Con. Res. 20, 110th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-20/.
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[H. Con. Res. 20: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HCONRES-20/)
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