House of Representatives

House approves:

'From the River to the Sea' is antisemitic

US House of Representatives passes, by a majority of 377 to 44, a resolution condemning the chant “From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free” as antisemitic.

Rutgers added to House probe of campus antisemitism

House Education Committee says it has sent a letter to Rutgers University requesting information regarding its handling of antisemitism on campus.

PM to US congressmen:

'We have to win. There is no substitute for victory'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with a bipartisan delegation of congressmen and briefed them on the war in Gaza. 'It's very important for us to maintain bipartisan support at all times, but especially in these trying times.'

Bipartisan support:

House approves bill that could ban TikTok

House of Representatives approves bill that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok by a majority of 352 to 65. It is not yet clear what how the bill will fare in the Senate.

House lawmakers advances bill banning TikTok

US House lawmakers vote to advance a bill that would ban TikTok from US app stores unless ByteDance divests the company.

Harvard subpoenaed in House antisemitism probe

House Education and the Workforce Committee subpoenas Harvard University for alleged obstruction of antisemitism investigation.

Tlaib votes 'present'

House condemns Hamas' sexual violence

House of Representatives passes bipartisan resolution condemning Hamas terrorists’ use of rape and sexual violence during and since October 7.

House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary

House votes to impeach Mayorkas by a narrow majority of 214-213. The matter would next go to the Senate for a trial, but it may be indefinitely shelved to a committee.

Columbia U. added to House antisemitism probe

Congressional committee probing campus antisemitism expands its investigation to include Columbia University.

House Speaker:

'Jewish people deserve to live in their homeland'

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson hosts Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Also in attendance: Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, and family members of hostages being held captive by Hamas.

Vote falls short

House fails to pass standalone Israel aid bill

Democrats reject the measure, saying they want a vote on a broader measure that would also provide assistance to Ukraine and new money for border security.

Biden threatens to veto House's Israel aid bill

The Biden administration opposes the legislation due to the fact that it supports a broader bill which provides assistance to both Ukraine and Israel while providing new funds for border security.

House Speaker:

'House will vote on Israel aid bill next week'

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces standalone $17.6 billion Israel aid bill. White House: A ploy which does nothing.

Congress bans Hamas from entering USA

A bill barring anyone who took part in the October 7th massacre or participating organizations passed by a vote of 422 to 2, with one abstention.

314 to 108 majority

US House votes to avoid government shutdown

House of Representatives votes to advance a short-term government funding extension. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden's desk.

House Republicans demand answers from UNRWA chief

House Foreign Affairs Committee seeks testimony from UNRWA Director-General on the organization's aid to Hamas.

House committees recommend:

Hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress

Two Republican-led House committees vote to approve a report recommending contempt of Congress resolution against President's son.

Antisemitism probe:

House panel seeks documents from Harvard

House of Representatives panel gives Harvard two weeks to produce list of documents related to a probe on antisemitism at the school.

House condemns antisemitism on college campuses

House of Representatives passes bipartisan resolution denouncing university presidents who testified before Congress last week.

House votes to authorize impeachment inquiry into Biden

House of Representatives votes to authorize its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The vote was along party lines.

House approves resolution condemning antisemitism

Measure passes by vote of 311 to 14, Some Democrats take issue with language stating that “anti-Zionism is antisemitism.”

House passes bill to block Iran from unfrozen $6 billion

House of Representatives passes bill that would permanently freeze $6 billion that was opened to Iran as part of prisoner swap.

Overwhelming majority:

House approves resolution affirming Israel's right to exist

House of Representatives approves resolution which affirms Israel’s right to exist by a majority of 412 to 1.

Following damning report:

Rep. George Santos says he will not seek reelection

Embattled lawmaker drops reelection bid after House Ethics Committee says there is substantial evidence he violated federal criminal laws.

'It's like visiting Auschwitz'

US lawmakers horrified by video of Hamas atrocities

House lawmakers from both parties left in shock and disbelief after seeing footage of Hamas atrocities committed on October 7.

House votes to censure Tlaib over anti-Israel comments

House of Representatives votes 234-188 to censure Squad member who has continued to criticize Israel amid the war in Gaza.

Bipartisan show of support:

House marks one month since Hamas attack on Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries host bipartisan candlelight vigil for Israeli victims and hostages.

House passes resolution condemning terror support at campuses

US House of Representatives approves resolution condemning support of terrorist organizations at higher education institutions.

House approves $14.3 billion in aid to Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson before the vote: There was a ceasefire – before the October 7 attack. We must pass aid to Israel now.

House approves sanctions on supporters of Hamas, Islamic Jihad

Hamas International Financing Prevention Act passes by majority of 363 to 46.

House votes down motion to censure Tlaib

Nearly two dozen Republicans vote along with all Democrats to strike down motion to censure Squad member over Israel comments.

By a majority of 412 to 10:

US House of Representatives approves pro-Israel resolution

The resolution was the first one passed by the House after the election of Mike Johnson as its next Speaker.

House committee heads preparing bipartisan pro-Israel measure

Chair and ranking member of House Foreign Affairs Committee preparing a bipartisan resolution affirming US support for Israel.

Historic first:

US House of Representatives vote to oust Speaker McCarthy

Motion to remove McCarthy approved by a majority of 216 to 210, including 8 Republicans who voted in favor. McCarthy: I will not run again.

Rep. Matt Gaetz moves to oust House Speaker McCarthy

Rep. Matt Gaetz offers a motion to vacate the chair on the House floor in bid to oust McCarthy.

Congress passes emergency bill to avoid shutdown

In the shadow of a looming midnight deadline, the House of Representatives has passed a stopgap budget until November 17th.

Congressman pulls fire alarm during shutdown vote

Investigation opened after progressive Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm in US House of Representatives.

House Republicans fail to pass short-term funding bill

Government shutdown looms after House Republicans fail to pass short-term funding bill.

Alleged alien corpses presented to Mexican Congress

A Mexican journalist presented what he claimed to be the bodies of aliens to Mexico's Congress following testimony on UFOs in the US House.

MK Danon to Fox News:

'It's time for Netanyahu to come to Washington'

Likud MK Danny Danon says that President Herzog's visit to the White House is only part of the goal.

House approves resolution:

'Israel is not a racist or apartheid state'

House of Representatives votes 412-9 in favor of resolution condemning antisemitism and supporting Israel. All nine opposed were Democrats.

House votes to censure Rep. Adam Schiff

In rare move, House censures Schiff over criticisms of Trump and his role in leading first impeachment inquiry into the former president.

House approves bill to create new Abraham Accords special envoy

The bipartisan bill was approved by a large majority of 413 to 13, with eight members not voting.

House approves debt ceiling legislation

House lawmakers vote 314 to 117 in favor of agreement reached between Biden and McCarthy. The bill will now head to the Senate.

US House reps introduce bill to make Iran sanctions permanent

Measure would remove sunset clause from main tool in US law used to enact sanctions on Iran for its nuclear ambitions and support of terror.

McCarthy at Western Wall:

'Israel is a blessed nation'

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy landed in Israel earlier Sunday on an official visit, during which he will address the Knesset.

On Israel's Independence Day:

House approves pro-Israel resolution

House of Representatives approves resolution calling for expansion Abraham Accords and expressing support for US relations with Israel.

Democrats introduce bill honoring American Holocaust rescuers

Legislation seeks to award collective Congressional Gold Medal to prominent Democrats who aided Jewish refugees during Holocaust.

Dems: Trump failed to reported $300,000 in foreign gifts

Oversight Committee Democrats accuse Trump of violating Foreign Gifts Act by failing to report thousands in gifts, including $35,000 dagger.

House bill for secular, democratic Iran gains bipartisan support

GOP resolution for democratic, non-nuclear Iran receives majority support in House of Representatives, including 75 Democrats.

Congressman who embellished resume to be probed by committee

Rep. George Santos fabricated much of his biography, including falsely claiming to have Jewish heritage.

House committee votes to give Biden power to ban TikTok

House Foreign Affairs Committee votes in favor of measure granting the administration new powers to ban the ByteDance-owned app.

GOP Rep. claiming Jewish heritage dubbed the 'new George Santos’

Jewish background of Anna Paulina Luna thrown into doubt alongside evidence showing her grandfather fought for the Nazis.

George Santos likely to face House Ethics Committee probe

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy confirms that Santos will face a House panel investigation in the near future.

32 members of Congress put forward bill to condemn antisemitism

Resolution also recognizes Israel as ‘America’s legitimate and democratic ally.’

House to vote on removal of Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee

The vote was made possible after a second Republican holdout revealed he would back Omar's ouster.

As soon as Wednesday:

House to vote on Omar's removal from Foreign Affairs Committee

The vote is possible after Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz agreed to vote in favor.

George Santos to recuse himself from committee positions

Disgraced House rep. agrees to step back from committee assignments in wake of multiple scandals.

DOJ won't hand over info on Biden documents

Justice Department rejects request from House Judiciary Committee Chair for info on probe into Biden's classified documents.

McCarthy's bid to block Omar from House committee hits snag

Several Republicans say they will not vote for House Speaker's proposal to block Rep. Omar from sitting on the Foreign Affairs Committee.