H.Res. 1251 Agreed to in the House Civil 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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to in House
Sponsor Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25] Introduced April 30, 2026 Cosponsors 11 (8 D, 3 R) Latest action May 13, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

Actions

  1. May 13, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. May 13, 2026 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).
  3. May 13, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437)
  4. May 12, 2026 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.
  5. May 12, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.
  6. May 12, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3359-33362; text: CR H3359-3360)
  7. May 12, 2026 Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  8. Apr 30, 2026 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.
  9. Apr 30, 2026 Submitted in House

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