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H.Res. 246 (116th)

Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

21 March 2019

Last action

23 July 2019 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4], Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Hill, Katie [D-CA-25], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21], Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12], Steve Watkins, Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Ross Spano, Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18], Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC], Ron Wright, Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Brooks, Mo [R-AL-5], Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3], Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Subjects

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Summary

This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement (BDS) and other efforts targeting Israel, and states that BDS undermines the possibility for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state.

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Timeline

  1. 21 March 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, and the Judiciary, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 March 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 July 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 July 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 23 July 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 July 2019

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 17, 5 Present (Roll no. 497). (text: CR H7181-7182)

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 July 2019

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 398 - 17, 5 Present (Roll no. 497).(text: CR H7181-7182)

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 July 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7181-7188)

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 July 2019

    Vote

    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.

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 July 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 246.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 July 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

Votes

23 July 2019 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended · Passed · Official source

Yes 398 · No 17 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 12

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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