House Passes Resolution in Support of Israel

House Passes First Measure After Mike Johnson Becomes New Speaker

On Wednesday, following the election of Representative Mike Johnson (R-La.) as Speaker on the first ballot, the House of Representatives swiftly passed its initial measure. A bipartisan resolution expressing support for Israel was approved by an overwhelming majority of 412 to 10, with only a few far-left Democrats dissenting.

The resolution seeks to condemn violence and reaffirm the United States’ commitment to protecting a key ally, according to the Washington Examiner.

“The four-page resolution was filed earlier this month, just days after Hamas launched an attack on Israel from Gaza, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare war on Oct. 7. Six members voted present: Reps. Greg Casar (D-TX), Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Chuy Garcia (D-IL), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Nydia Velazquez (D-NY),” the outlet added.

Those showing their haste for our only democracy in the Mid-East: “Nine Democrats voted no: Reps. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY), Cori Bush (D-MO), Andre Carson (D-IN), Al Green (D-TX), Summer Lee (D-PA), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). All are associated with or adjacent to the progressive ‘Squad,’” the Examiner continued.

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