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.
Where it stands
- Introduced Done · Apr 30, 2026
- Committee Done · Apr 30, 2026
- Agreed to in House Done · May 13, 2026
From the official actions on Congress.gov. Resolutions of this kind don't go to the President.
Key points
- What it changes
- A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.
- Who it affects
- A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.
- What it costs
- No cost estimate yet.
- Where it stands
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (May 13, 2026)
- What happens next
- The House agreed to it. A simple resolution applies only to the House and does not become law.
Official 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 (Introduced in House version), via Congress.gov.
Recorded votes
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: Passed (419–0)
This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 166 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 207 0 0 5 Republican 211 0 0 6 Independent 1 0 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ — includes how every member voted
Vote types come from the official question text. How we label votes
Legislative history
- May 13, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 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).
- 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).
- May 13, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437)
- 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.
- May 12, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.
- May 12, 2026Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3359-33362; text: CR H3359-3360)
- May 12, 2026Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Apr 30, 2026Referred 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, 2026Referred 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, 2026Submitted in House
- Apr 30, 2026Submitted in House