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H.Con.Res. 152 (105th)

Expressing the sense of the Congress that all parties to the multiparty peace talks regarding Northern Ireland should condemn violence and fully integrate internationally recognized human rights standards and adequately address outstanding human rights violations as part of the peace process.

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Introduced

17 September 1997

Last action

19 March 1998 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2], Rep. Pappas, Michael [R-NJ-12], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-8], Rep. Maloney, James H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Fossella, Vito [R-NY-13]

Subjects

Defence, Environment

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Environment

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Summary

Condemns the violence committed by paramilitary groups on both sides of the conflict in Northern Ireland and by agents of the British Government as illegal, unjust, and inhumane. Commends and supports those in the British and Irish Governments who are building on the accomplishments of the Anglo-Irish Agreement, the Joint Declaration, and the Framework Documents by bringing the various political parties into the current negotiations and creating an environment in which negotiations may be reached expeditiously through inclusive talks. Declares that: (1) respect for human rights must now be at the heart of the peace process; (2) all participants at the multiparty talks must rededicate themselves to restoring civil rights and respecting human rights in Northern Ireland if a peace agreement is to have lasting value; (3) any peace agreement in Northern Ireland must recognize the state's obligation to protect human rights in all circumstances; (4) the establishment of a bill of rights for the people of Northern Ireland may advance and strengthen the peace process; (5) the multiparty negotiations should consider the feasibility of establishing an independent "Truth Commission" to look into outstanding cases of human rights abuses, giving special consideration to those who have been unable to obtain full disclosure about how their loved ones met their deaths; (6) the British Government should initiate a new independent inquiry into the deaths of civilians on "Bloody Sunday," repeal emergency legislation that limits internationally recognized individual human rights, and establish an independent complaints mechanism for the review of citizen inquiries regarding alleged abuses of the Royal Ulster Constabulary and other security forces; (7) there should be a mechanism by which all defense solicitors will have a vigorous independent investigation of threats they receive; (8) those who report threats of violence should be accorded effective protection; and (9) plastic bullets should be withdrawn from use.

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Timeline

  1. 17 September 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 September 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 September 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 October 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 October 1997

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 October 1997

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 31 October 1997

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 13 November 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2368-2369)

    Source: IntroReferral

  9. 17 March 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  10. 17 March 1998

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until March 18.

    Source: Floor

  11. 17 March 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1196-1201)

    Source: Floor

  12. 17 March 1998

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 18 March 1998

    Vote

    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): 407 - 2, 1 Present (Roll No. 56).

    Source: Floor

  14. 18 March 1998

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1258-1259)

    Source: Floor

  15. 18 March 1998

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  16. 18 March 1998

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 407 - 2, 1 Present (Roll No. 56).

    Source: Floor

  17. 19 March 1998

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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