U.S. House Passes Global Resolution Against Antisemitism

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19 days ago - Politics

On September 16, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives made an important decision. They voted on something that affects people all over the world: a resolution against antisemitism. Antisemitism is when people are harmful or hateful towards Jewish people. The vote was about a resolution, a kind of official agreement or statement, that calls on countries around the globe to do more to stop antisemitism from spreading.

This resolution was passed, which means most of the representatives agreed on it. It's a serious matter because there has been a rise in antisemitism worldwide, especially noticeable after a terrorist attack in Israel last year. The House aims to unite with other countries to fight against this hate and protect Jewish communities. They also want to teach more people about Jewish history to help them understand why antisemitism is wrong.

The resolution also mentions the creation of Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism. These guidelines give advice to governments on how they can help fight antisemitism. Some suggestions include guarding Jewish communities better, educating people about the Holocaust, and ensuring leaders speak out against antisemitism.

More than 40 different places around the world have promised to follow these guidelines and take real steps to stop antisemitism. The U.S. House of Representatives is encouraging everyone involved to do more than just talk about how bad antisemitism is. They want leaders and communities to work together to get rid of it altogether, showing that it’s everyone’s job to protect our diverse and mixed societies.

This is a document from the U.S. government that condemns (strongly criticizes) the increasing hatred against Jewish people around the world and asks countries and international groups to act against this hatred.

The main point is that antisemitism (hatred against Jewish people) is growing globally, and this is harmful to everyone's freedoms and security. The document highlights that this increase in hatred has been notable since a terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

The document supports a set of guidelines called the "Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism", which were introduced by the United States and its partners on July 17, 2024. These guidelines suggest ways to protect Jewish communities, demand leaders to stand against antisemitism, want uniform methods to gather information on antisemitism, and emphasize teaching about the Holocaust and Jewish history.

More than 40 states and international bodies have supported these guidelines. The document calls on more countries and groups to agree to follow these guidelines and work together more to fight against antisemitism. Thus, it condemns the increasing antisemitism and encourages actions and cooperation to address this issue globally.

409 votes

Yes

388

No

21

Not Voting

23

  1. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  2. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 21 (Roll no. 476).
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  3. 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): 388 - 21 (Roll no. 476).
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  4. Considered as unfinished business.
  5. 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.
  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1449.
  7. Considered under suspension of the rules.
  8. Mr. Moylan moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  9. Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 50 - 0.
  10. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  11. Introduced in House

    This is a document from the U.S. government that condemns (strongly criticizes) the increasing hatred against Jewish people around the world and asks countries and international groups to act against this hatred.

    The main point is that antisemitism (hatred against Jewish people) is growing globally, and this is harmful to everyone's freedoms and security. The document highlights that this increase in hatred has been notable since a terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

    The document supports a set of guidelines called the "Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism", which were introduced by the United States and its partners on July 17, 2024. These guidelines suggest ways to protect Jewish communities, demand leaders to stand against antisemitism, want uniform methods to gather information on antisemitism, and emphasize teaching about the Holocaust and Jewish history.

    More than 40 states and international bodies have supported these guidelines. The document calls on more countries and groups to agree to follow these guidelines and work together more to fight against antisemitism. Thus, it condemns the increasing antisemitism and encourages actions and cooperation to address this issue globally.

  12. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  13. Introduced in House