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S.Con.Res. 74 · 110th Congress

A concurrent resolution honoring the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, for his service to the people…

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A concurrent resolution honoring the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, for his service to the people of Ireland and to the world and welcoming the Prime Minister to the United States.

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Passed the Senate without a recorded vote, then expired. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted, but didn't become law before the 110th Congress ended.

2 cosponsors · 1 D, 1 R

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  1. Senate Introduced Apr 8, 2008
  2. Senate Passed Apr 28, 2008

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, has been a strong leader for the people of Ireland and a good friend to the United States; (2) the skillful leadership of Prime Minister Ahern was indispensable in achieving a successful resolution of the conflict in Northern Ireland, and hopes his unique talents will be…

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Apr 28, 2008

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, has been a strong leader for the people of Ireland and a good friend to the United States; (2) the skillful leadership of Prime Minister Ahern was indispensable in achieving a successful resolution of the conflict in Northern Ireland, and hopes his unique talents will be of service in resolving conflicts elsewhere in the years ahead; and (3) the Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives look forward to paying fitting and fond tribute to Prime Minister Ahern when he addresses a joint session of Congress on April 30, 2008.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A concurrent resolution honoring the Prime Minister of Ireland, Bertie Ahern, for his service to the people of Ireland and to the world and welcoming the Prime Minister to the United States.

Latest action (Apr 29, 2008): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 8, 2008

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  1. Senate Introduced Apr 8, 2008
  2. Senate Passed Apr 28, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.