The U.S. House extremely passed a resolution Wednesday supporting Israel’s “right to self-defense” and condemning Hamas’ attack however saw 10 agents — 9 Democrats and one Republican — oppose it.
The resolution explains the attack in information and then states the House of Representatives “stands with Israel as it safeguards itself versus the barbaric war released by Hamas and other terrorists.”
Further, the resolution “reaffirms Israel’s right to self-defense,” condemns “Hamas’ harsh war versus Israel,” and “calls on all nations to unquestionably condemn Hamas’ ruthless war versus Israel.” It likewise “reaffirms the United States’ dedication to Israel’s security” and states the U.S. “stands prepared to help Israel with emergencysituation resupply and other security, diplomatic, and intelligence assistance.”
It passed by a vote of 412-10, with 6 members ballot present.
Voting versus it were Reps. Jamaal Bowman (N.Y.), Cori Bush (Mo.), Andre Carson (Ind.), Al Green (Texas), Summer Lee (Pa.), Thomas Massie (Ky.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (N.Y.), Ilhan Omar (Minn.), Delia Ramirez (Ill.) and Rashida Tlaib (Mich.).
Voting present were Greg Casar (Texas), Joaquin Castro (Texas), Chuy Garcia (Ill.), Pramila Jayapal (Wash.), Ayanna Pressley (Mass.) and Nydia Velazquez (N.Y.).
Except for Massie, all are Democrats. Some of the agents who voted no or present discussed their votes on social media and in declarations.
“I condemn the barbaric attack on Israel, and I verify Israel’s right to safeguard itself,” Massie composed, discussing he opposed the reso