The Senate is hoping to secure speedy passage of a bipartisan House-passed antisemitism bill but is expected to face roadblocks from opponents.
that was approved overwhelmingly by the House but is already facing opposition from members who won’t allow leadership to fast-track the legislation.
However, the bill, which would codify the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism, is facing objections on both sides of the aisle, according to multiple senators.He mentioned Sen. Bernie Sanders , while libertarian Sen. Rand Paul confirmed that he would object to the legislation when it is brought to the floor.The House passed the Antisemitism Awareness Act on Wednesday in a 320-91 vote, with 70 Democrats and 21 Republicans opposed.
Asked whether President Joe Biden would sign the House-passed antisemitism bill into law, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday that the president “welcomes congressional action in this fight.” She declined to offer an overt endorsement of the legislation, saying she wanted to be careful as “several bills” are being discussed.
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