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H.R. 6090: Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023

Passed HouseMay 1, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Oct 26, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)May 1, 2024, 320–91
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed House, May 1, 2024

This bill provides statutory authority for the requirement that the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights take into consideration the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's (IHRA's) working definition of antisemitism when reviewing or investigating complaints of discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. According to the IHRA's working definition, antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, May 1, 2024

On Passage

Passed 320–91

Yea 320majority 206Nay 91

  • Democrats133 yea, 70 nay
  • Republicans186 yea, 21 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Nikema Williams (D-GA), Maxine Waters (D-CA), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Mark Takano (D-CA) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS) voted Nay; and 81 more

See how all 411 members voted

Showing 429 of 429 members

Yea 320

Republicans (186)

Democrats (133)

Independents (1)

Nay 91

Democrats (70) broke with their party

Not voting 18

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House May 1, 2024. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • May 1, 2024HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 320–91
    Roll call 172 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1337009
    Republicans1862109
    Independents1000
    Total32091018

    House roll call 172: On Passage. Passed.

    91 crossed party lines: 70 Democrats, 21 Republicans

    How each member voted (429)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

61

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

838 points earned
  1. 1Michael Lawler R-NY SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone, passed House5 events+48
  2. 2Gabe Amo D-RI1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Jake Auchincloss D-MA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Becca Balint D-VT1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Donald Beyer D-VA1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. May 1, 2024Passed the House, 320–91.
  2. Oct 26, 2023Introduced in the House by Michael Lawler.
Show the full action history (16 actions)
  1. May 2, 2024Received in the Senate.
  2. May 1, 2024Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1173. (consideration: CR H2790-2797)
  3. May 1, 2024Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, H.R. 6285 and H.R. 6090. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6090 under a closed rule, and H.R. 6285 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  4. May 1, 2024DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6090.
  5. May 1, 2024DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.R. 6090.
  6. May 1, 2024The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  7. May 1, 2024POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, further proceedings on H.R. 6090 are postponed.
  8. May 1, 2024Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration on H.R. 6090.
  9. May 1, 2024Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2814)
  10. May 1, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 320 - 91 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H2790-2791)
  11. May 1, 2024On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 320 - 91 (Roll no. 172). (text: CR H2790-2791)
  12. May 1, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  13. Apr 30, 2024Rule H. Res. 1173 passed House.
  14. Apr 29, 2024Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1173 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, H.R. 6285 and H.R. 6090. The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 615, H.R. 2925, H.R. 3195, H.R. 764, H.R. 3397, and H.R. 6090 under a closed rule, and H.R. 6285 under a structured rule. The rule provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  15. Oct 26, 2023Introduced in House
  16. Oct 26, 2023Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.