Bills · 118th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is antisemitic and its use must be condemned.

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Votes on passage
HouseOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 4/16/24Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote adopts the measure.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passed
  • Democratic162 Yea · 43 Nay · 1 Present · 7 Not voting
  • Republican215 Yea · 1 Nay · 0 Present · 2 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Present · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This resolution expresses the sense that the slogan "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is antisemitic and must be strongly condemned. The resolution states that the slogan is divisive and does a disservice to Israelis, Palestinians, and all those in the region who seek peace.

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Sponsor
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito ( Republican · NY-4)
Cosponsors
20
Introduced
11/21/23
Policy area
International Affairs
Status
11/21/23Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
11/21/23Introduced in House
4/16/24Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
4/16/24On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 44, 1 Present (Roll no. 134). (text: CR H2430)
4/16/24Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 44, 1 Present (Roll no. 134). (text: CR H2430)
4/16/24Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2436-2437)
4/16/24At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
4/16/24DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 883.
4/16/24Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2430-2432)
4/16/24Mr. Wilson (SC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.