In a notable vote on Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan resolution condemning the antisemitic slogan, "From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free." The final tally stood at 377-44-1, with the vast majority of lawmakers supporting the resolution.

The resolution, sponsored by Representatives Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), and Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), called out the slogan as inherently antisemitic and called for its unequivocal condemnation. Used frequently in anti-Israel protests, the slogan has also been employed by Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI).

Of the 44 lawmakers who opposed the resolution, all but one were Democrats. The dissenting voices primarily came from progressive Democrats, while the lone Republican vote against the resolution was cast by Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), who has a track record of opposing measures that support Israel and condemn antisemitism.

The resolution argues that the slogan not only perpetuates hatred against the State of Israel and the Jewish people but also undermines peace efforts. It further emphasizes that anyone advocating for the eradication of Israel and the Jewish people can be deemed antisemitic and should always face condemnation.

It is worth noting that Representative Rashida Tlaib faced censure last year in part due to her use of the controversial slogan. At the time, most Democrats stood behind her, but this recent resolution indicates a broader shift within the party.

Apart from the resolution addressing the antisemitic slogan, the House also considered several other Israel-related measures. One of these was the "No Paydays to Hostage Takers Act," which seeks to prevent ransom payments to U.S. adversaries and restrict U.S. passport holders from visiting Iran. This act passed by a vote of 391-34, with the "no" votes again stemming predominantly from progressive lawmakers and Representative Massie.

Additionally, the House passed bills such as the "Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act" and legislation to counter the use of human shields by Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad—both measures enjoying significant support with overwhelming votes of 419-4.

The House also greenlit the "Iran Sanctions Accountability Act," which requires specific regulations concerning humanitarian exemptions on Iran sanctions. This measure passed by a wide margin of 408-13.

Furthermore, the House approved the "No Technology for Terror Act," which permanently codifies strict export controls on Iran, as well as a bipartisan bill making U.S. energy sanctions on Iran permanent. The votes for these bills ranged from 406-19 to 407-16, respectively.

Lastly, a bipartisan resolution urging the European Union to fully designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization passed by an impressive 411-14 margin.

It is essential to note that Representative Tlaib dismissed all of the Israel-related votes this week as repetitive "messaging" bills, citing the ongoing conflict in Gaza as the primary issue warranting attention. Tlaib stated that she would not vote for any of these bills as long as the situation in Gaza persisted.

The House's deliberation on these Israel-related measures showcases the ongoing discourse surrounding Israel and Palestine within Congress.