Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, "from the river to the sea… — House Roll Call 134
Passed in the House on April 16, 2024 · 377 Yea, 44 Nay, 9 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 883 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” is antisemitic and its use must be condemned
In plain English: The House of Representatives passed a resolution stating that the slogan "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is antisemitic and should be condemned. The resolution also says the slogan is divisive and harms efforts for peace in the region.
This resolution expresses the sense that the slogan "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is antisemitic and must be strongly condemned. The resolution states that the slogan is divisive and does a disservice to Israelis, Palestinians, and all those in the region who seek peace.
Vote Breakdown by Party
Republican: 214 Yea, 1 Nay, 2 not voting/present.
Democrat: 162 Yea, 43 Nay, 8 not voting/present.
Independent: 1 Yea, 0 Nay.
Members Who Voted Against Their Party
Becca Balint (D-VT) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Donald Beyer (D-VA) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Cori Bush (D-MO) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
André Carson (D-IN) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Gregorio Casar (D-TX) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Judy Chu (D-CA) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.
Yvette Clarke (D-NY) voted Nay while most Democrats voted Yea.