A joint resolution relating to the hunger strike in Northern Ireland.

Summary

Condemns the violence in Northern Ireland. Urges the exploration of all possible steps to avoid further deaths in the hunger strike and to achieve an immediate and humanitarian resolution of the strike issues. Urges Great Britain to exercise greater flexibility in administering prison rules in Northern Ireland and to invite the European Commission on Human Rights or other appropriate independent parties to participate in settling the strike. Urges the political leaders in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland to seek the earliest possible settlement in Northern Ireland through a negotiated agreement. Requests the President to express to the Prime Minister of Great Britain American concern for an immediate hunger strike settlement and a lasting settlement of the conflict in Northern Ireland.

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Timeline

1. 11 June 1981

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 June 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 June 1981

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 June 1981

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

   Source: Committee

5. 23 June 1981

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from State.

   Source: Committee

6. 9 October 1981

   Committee

   Executive Comment Received From State.

   Source: Committee

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 June 1981

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Sponsors

• Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dougherty, Charles F. [R-PA-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Minish, Joseph G. [D-NJ-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Coyne, James K. [R-PA-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-11] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cotter, William R. [D-CT-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large] · I · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

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