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HRES 883 118th Congress House International Affairs First Amendment rights Protest and dissent Religion

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.

Introduced: November 21, 2023 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 16, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 16, 2024
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)
Apr 16, 2024
Passed/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)
Apr 16, 2024
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2436-2437)
Apr 16, 2024
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.
Apr 16, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 883.
Apr 16, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2430-2432)
Apr 16, 2024
Mr. Wilson (SC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 21, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 16, 2024 House · vote #134 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 37744 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now April 16, 2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1