H.Res.883 — 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.
House Roll Call
H.Res.883
| Bill | H.Res.883 — 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. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 377 / Nay 44 / Present 1 / Not Voting 9 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 215 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 162 | 43 | 1 | 7 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill Analysis
HRES 883, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the slogan “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” The resolution categorically states that this slogan is antisemitic and calls for its condemnation.
The resolution does not allocate funding or create new authorities; rather, it serves as a formal expression of the House’s stance on a contentious political statement associated with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It aims to clarify the House’s position on antisemitism and promote awareness about the implications of such rhetoric.
The resolution affects various stakeholders, including members of the Jewish community, advocacy groups, and organizations involved in Middle Eastern affairs. By denouncing the slogan, the resolution seeks to protect against antisemitic sentiments and promote a more nuanced dialogue regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Key timelines include the introduction of the resolution and its subsequent motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a consensus among House members regarding the resolution’s intent. While the resolution does not have the force of law, it serves as a significant statement reflecting the House’s commitment to combating antisemitism and fostering a respectful discourse surrounding sensitive geopolitical issues.
Overall, HRES 883 functions as a symbolic measure that reinforces the House of Representatives’ position on antisemitism, aiming to influence public perception and discourse related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Yea (377)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (44)
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
B
Barbara Lee
K
Katie Porter
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
Present (1)
Not Voting (9)
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
K
Kay Granger
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
D
Donald Payne
