119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 13, 2026
H.Res. 1251Passed HouseCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie (D-FL)11 cosponsorsIntroduced Apr 30, 2026
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May 13
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 166).
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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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 166).
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437)
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3359-33362; text: CR H3359-3360)
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Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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May 13
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 166).
May 13
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): 419 - 0 (Roll no. 166).
May 13
HOUSEConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437)
May 12
HOUSEAt 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.
May 12
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.
May 12
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3359-33362; text: CR H3359-3360)
May 12
HOUSEMr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Apr 30
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Apr 30
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Apr 30
Submitted in House
Apr 30
HOUSESubmitted in House
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Submitted in House
All 11 cosponsors
8 Democrats · 3 Republicans
Democrats (8)
Carter, Troy A.LA-02
Moskowitz, JaredFL-23
Gottheimer, JoshNJ-05
Gillen, LauraNY-04
Williams, NikemaGA-05
Frankel, LoisFL-22
Republicans (3)
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