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H.Con.Res. 239 (99th)

A concurrent resolution commending the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom for reaching agreement on measures which will lay the foundation for a just, durable, and peaceful solution to the problems of Northern Ireland.

Original

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Introduced

5 December 1985

Last action

12 December 1985 · Calendars

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-15], Rep. Wright, James C., Jr. [D-TX-12], Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5], Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-19]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 February 2024

Summary

Declares that the Congress commends the Government of Ireland and the Government of the United Kingdom for their achievement for peace in Northern Ireland. Declares Congress' willingness to work with the President in supporting the Anglo-Irish agreement through U.S. economic support and in promoting economic and social development in both parts of Ireland.

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Timeline

  1. 5 December 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 December 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 December 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 December 1985

    Vote

    Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 380 - 1 (Record Vote No: 437).

    Source: Floor

  5. 9 December 1985

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 380 - 1 (Record Vote No: 437).

    Source: Floor

  6. 9 December 1985

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  7. 10 December 1985

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  8. 12 December 1985

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  9. 12 December 1985

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 12 December 1985

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.

    Source: Calendars

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

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