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Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist.

USA118th CongressHRES-888| House 
| Updated: 11/29/2023
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (27)
David Kustoff (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution reaffirms Israel's right to exist. It also (1) recognizes that denying Israel's right to exist is a form of antisemitism; (2) rejects calls for Israel's destruction; and (3) condemns the Hamas-led attack on Israel.

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Timeline
Nov 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 28, 2023
Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 28, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5923-5926)
Nov 28, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 888.
Nov 28, 2023
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.
Nov 29, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5929-5930)
Nov 29, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 677). (text: CR H5923)
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Nov 29, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • November 21, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • November 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • November 28, 2023
    Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  • November 28, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5923-5926)
  • November 28, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 888.
  • November 28, 2023
    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.
  • November 29, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5929-5930)
  • November 29, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 677). (text: CR H5923)
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  • November 29, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

Arab-Israeli relationsConflicts and warsHuman rightsIsraelMiddle EastPalestiniansReligionTerrorism

Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist.

USA118th CongressHRES-888| House 
| Updated: 11/29/2023
This resolution reaffirms Israel's right to exist. It also (1) recognizes that denying Israel's right to exist is a form of antisemitism; (2) rejects calls for Israel's destruction; and (3) condemns the Hamas-led attack on Israel.

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Timeline
Nov 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 28, 2023
Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Nov 28, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5923-5926)
Nov 28, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 888.
Nov 28, 2023
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.
Nov 29, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5929-5930)
Nov 29, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 677). (text: CR H5923)
View Vote
Nov 29, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • November 21, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • November 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • November 28, 2023
    Mr. Lawler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
  • November 28, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5923-5926)
  • November 28, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 888.
  • November 28, 2023
    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.
  • November 29, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5929-5930)
  • November 29, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 677). (text: CR H5923)
    View Vote
  • November 29, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Michael Lawler

Michael Lawler

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (27)
David Kustoff (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Marcus J. Molinaro (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Robert B. Aderholt (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Arab-Israeli relationsConflicts and warsHuman rightsIsraelMiddle EastPalestiniansReligionTerrorism