HRES 246
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel.
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11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Jul 23, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 23, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 17, 5 Present (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H7181-7182)
Jul 23, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7222)
Jul 23, 2019
At 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.
Jul 23, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 246.
Jul 23, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7181-7188)
Jul 23, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 17, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 17, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 21, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 21, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2019 | House · vote #497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 398–17 | See who voted → |
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Plain-English summary
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and other efforts targeting Israel. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state. It also affirms the right of U.S. citizens to free speech, including the right to protest or criticize U.S. or foreign government policies.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Committees of jurisdiction
4
Cosponsors
257
R
Radewagen, Aumua Amata Coleman
Richmond, Cedric
Rice, Tom
R
Scott, Austin
R
Baird, James R.
Fortenberry, Jeff
D
Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Graves, Garret
R
Timmons, William R.
D
Moulton, Seth
D
Lofgren, Zoe
D
Casten, Sean
D
Tonko, Paul
R
Bergman, Jack
D
Escobar, Veronica
R
Perry, Scott
D
Thompson, Mike
R
Aderholt, Robert B.
R
Wilson, Joe
R
Barr, Andy
D
Cuellar, Henry
R
Davidson, Warren
Graves, Tom
R
Hern, Kevin
Hunter, Duncan
D
Kaptur, Marcy
R
Meuser, Daniel
R
Newhouse, Dan
SHIMKUS, JOHN
D
Trahan, Lori
R
Womack, Steve
R
Carter, John R.
D
DeSaulnier, Mark
R
Stauber, Pete
R
Griffith, H. Morgan
D
Kelly, Robin L.
LEWIS, JOHN
Loebsack, David
Cook, Paul
D
Gallego, Ruben
R
Hill, J. French
Hollingsworth, Trey
D
Keating, William R.
D
Garamendi, John
R
Jordan, Jim
D
Neal, Richard E.
Olson, Pete
Yoho, Ted
R
Rouzer, David
R
Wittman, Robert J.
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