This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and other efforts targeting Israel. 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. It also affirms the right of U.S. citizens to free speech, including the right to protest or criticize U.S. or foreign government policies.
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Introduced in House
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.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7181-7188)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 246.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7222)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in House
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.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7181-7188)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 246.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7222)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
International Affairs
Arab-Israeli relationsConflicts and warsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefInternational organizations and cooperationIsraelMiddle EastPalestiniansProtest and dissentSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel.
USA116th CongressHRES-246| House
| Updated: 7/23/2019
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement and other efforts targeting Israel. 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. It also affirms the right of U.S. citizens to free speech, including the right to protest or criticize U.S. or foreign government policies.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
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.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7181-7188)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 246.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7222)
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)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in House
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.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7181-7188)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 246.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7222)
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)
Arab-Israeli relationsConflicts and warsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefInternational organizations and cooperationIsraelMiddle EastPalestiniansProtest and dissentSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status