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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. 3/15/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (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 [...] show full description
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- 03/19/2007 - 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)
- 03/19/2007 - S.AMDT.463 Senate vitiated previous adoption of amendment SA 463 to the preamble.
- 03/19/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 03/15/2007 - S.AMDT.463 Amendment SA 463 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Biden. (consideration: CR S3236-3237; text: CR S3237) To make a technical correction.
- 03/15/2007 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
show all actions- 03/19/2007 - 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)
- 03/19/2007 - S.AMDT.463 Senate vitiated previous adoption of amendment SA 463 to the preamble.
- 03/19/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- 03/15/2007 - S.AMDT.463 Amendment SA 463 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Biden. (consideration: CR S3236-3237; text: CR S3237) To make a technical correction.
- 03/15/2007 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- 03/15/2007 - Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3236-3237)
- 03/15/2007 - S.AMDT.463 Amendment SA 463 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Biden. (consideration: CR S3236-3237 text: CR S3237) To make a technical correction.
- 03/15/2007 - S.AMDT.463 Amendment SA 463 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
- 03/15/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- 02/17/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 02/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
- 02/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight.
- 01/31/2007 - Received in the Senate.
- 01/30/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 20.
- 01/30/2007 - Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- 01/30/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1000-1004)
- 01/30/2007 - 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.
- 01/30/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1019-1020)
- 01/30/2007 - 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)
- 01/30/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 01/23/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 01/23/2007 - Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
- 01/09/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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