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H.Res. 1251 · 119th Congress

Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.

Passed HouseCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
IntroducedApr 30, 2026
Passed HouseMay 13, 2026

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, May 13, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

What it does

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This resolution calls on elected officials, faith leaders, and civil society leaders to condemn and counter acts of anti-Semitism.

The resolution also honors the contributions of Jewish-American servicemembers and commits to ensuring all Americans, including Jewish Americans, can worship without fear of violence or persecution.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Apr 30, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. May 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. May 13, 2026On 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). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. May 13, 2026Passed/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). Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. May 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437)House floor actions
  5. May 12, 2026At 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.House floor actions
  6. May 12, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.House floor actions
  7. May 12, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3359-33362; text: CR H3359-3360)House floor actions
  8. May 12, 2026Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.House floor actions
  9. Apr 30, 2026Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
  10. Apr 30, 2026Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
  11. Apr 30, 2026Submitted in HouseHouse floor actions
  12. Apr 30, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. May 13, 2026 · HousePassed 419–0
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · needed two-thirds
    R 211 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 207 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Troy A. Carter D-LA-2
  • Brian K. Fitzpatrick R-PA-1
  • Virginia Foxx R-NC-5
  • Lois Frankel D-FL-22
  • Laura Gillen D-NY-4
  • Josh Gottheimer D-NJ-5
  • Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-IA-1
  • Jared Moskowitz D-FL-23
  • Bradley Scott Schneider D-IL-10
  • Melanie A. Stansbury D-NM-1
  • Nikema Williams D-GA-5