House Republicans on Tuesday hammered Democratic lawmakers for anti-Israel rhetoric as the chamber prepared to go on record about where members stand on antisemitism.
The vote on a GOP-backed resolution condemning antisemitism, which follows a Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal callinga “racist state,” comes ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to the Capitol on Wednesday.
“This legislation really deals with the overall desire for us to stand up against antisemitism,” said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Louisiana Republican. “You’ve seen many people on the left express those kinds of views. We’re having a very direct piece of legislation that stands up against antisemitism, so [Ms. Jayapal] is not the only one, but Democrats should have to answer for her statements.
The resolution authored by Rep. August Pfluger, Texas Republican, that will test lawmakers’ support for Jewish people. “The contrast between our two parties could not be more different,” said House Whip Tom Emmer, Minnesota Republican. The resolution does not name Ms. Jayapal, a Washington Democrat who drew sharp criticism from Republicans when she called Israel a “racist state.”
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