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HRES 888 118th Congress House International Affairs Arab-Israeli relations Conflicts and wars Human rights Israel Middle East Palestinians Religion Terrorism

Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist.

Introduced: November 28, 2023 Introduced by: Lawler, Michael Republican · New York See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Nov 28, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 28, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 677). (text: CR H5923)
Nov 28, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5929-5930)
Nov 28, 2023
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.
Nov 28, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 888.
Nov 28, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5923-5926)
Nov 28, 2023
Mr. Lawler 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
Nov 28, 2023 House · vote #677 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 4121 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution reaffirms Israel's right to exist. It also (1) recognizes that denying Israel's right to exist is a form of antisemitism; (2) rejects calls for Israel's destruction; and (3) condemns the Hamas-led attack on Israel.

What's happening now November 28, 2023

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

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 888: Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-888/
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"H. Res. 888: Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-888/.
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H. Res. 888, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-888/.
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