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.
- Introduced
- In Committee
- Passed One Chamber
- Passed Both
- Became Law
Passed House May 13, 2026. Agreed to (simple resolution: final action)
- Sponsor
- Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
- Introduced
- April 30, 2026 (House)
- Cosponsors
- 11 (8 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
- Latest action
- May 13, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Committees
- House Armed Services Committee
- House Judiciary Committee
Recorded Votes
| Date | Chamber | Record | Question | Result | Yea to Nay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | House | Roll call 166 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 419 to 0, 11 not voting |
Source: House Clerk and Senate roll-call records linked in each row.
Action Timeline
Submitted in House
- House
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.
- House
Mr. Knott moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3359-33362; text: CR H3359-3360)
- House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1251.
- House
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.
- House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3437)
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).
- 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).
- House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Congress.gov, all actions for H.Res. 1251.
Cite
Middle East Forum, "H.Res. 1251: Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community," Middle East Legislation in Congress, last action May 13, 2026, https://bills.meforum.org/bill/hres-1251/.