H Res 740 in Congressional Session 109

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : H Res 740

 

Title : 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.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
5/18/2006--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) 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.

Votes

Title : 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.
Votes in the US Senate
This Bill was not Voted in the US Senate
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
1592006-05-18On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Pat Finucane, as recommended by international Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park agreement and a way forward for the Peace ProcessP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of H Res 740
 
Bill Number : H Res 740
Title : 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.
Sponsor: Rep Smith, Christopher H. [NJ-4] (introduced 3/28/2006)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Rep Ackerman, Gary L. [NY-5] - 4/25/2006

    Rep Crowley, Joseph [NY-7] - 3/28/2006

    Rep Engel, Eliot L. [NY-17] - 3/28/2006

    Rep Gallegly, Elton [CA-24] - 3/28/2006

    Rep Garrett, Scott [NJ-5] - 5/16/2006

    Rep Higgins, Brian [NY-27] - 5/15/2006

    Rep King, Peter T. [NY-3] - 3/28/2006

    Rep Maloney, Carolyn B. [NY-14] - 3/28/2006

    Rep McCarthy, Carolyn [NY-4] - 3/28/2006

    Rep McNulty, Michael R. [NY-21] - 3/28/2006

    Rep Neal, Richard E. [MA-2] - 3/28/2006

    Rep Pallone, Frank, Jr. [NJ-6] - 3/28/2006

    Rep Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [NJ-8] - 3/28/2006

    Rep Payne, Donald M. [NJ-10] - 3/28/2006

    Rep Sweeney, John E. [NY-20] - 3/28/2006

    Rep Walsh, James T. [NY-25] - 3/28/2006

    Rep Wexler, Robert [FL-19] - 5/16/2006

Other Info

Bill Number : H Res 740
Title : 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.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
 
3/28/2006:Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
 
5/16/2006 2:59pm:Mr. McCotter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
 
5/16/2006 3:00pm:Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2612-2616; text as introduced: CR H2612)
 
5/16/2006 3:00pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 740.
 
5/16/2006 3:09pm: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.
 
5/18/2006 1:03am:Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2753-2754)
 
5/18/2006 1:10am: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).
 
5/18/2006 1:10am:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
5/18/2006 1:10am:The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.