House vote: H.Res. 222 // March 13, 2007Needed two-thirds to agree
Expressing support for the Good Friday Agreement as a blueprint for a lasting peace in Northern Ireland
Sponsor: CAROLYN MCCARTHY (D-NY)
Reiterates support for the April 1998 Good Friday Agreement as a blueprint for a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. Declares support for the October 2006 St. Andrews Agreement. Commends: (1) British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern for their leadership in seeking a peaceful resolution in Northern Ireland; and (2) all parties for abiding by the St. Andrews Agreement.
International Affairs Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.5% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 419 | 96.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.5% |