HRES 482 110th Congress House International Affairs Commemorations Congressional tributes Europe Foreign leaders Northern Ireland Peace Peace treaties Political violence United Kingdom

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

Introduced: June 12, 2007 See on congress.gov

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Jul 11, 2007

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

Jul 11, 2007

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)

Jul 11, 2007

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)

Jul 11, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7630-7631)

Jul 11, 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.

Jul 11, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 482.

Jul 11, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7617-7620)

Jul 11, 2007

Ms. Jackson-Lee moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Jun 26, 2007

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 26, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jun 12, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jun 12, 2007

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Jul 12, 2007	House · vote #619	On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended	Passed	413–1	See who voted →

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now July 11, 2007

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

Committees of jurisdiction 1