House Votes 280-113 on Antisemitism Resolution Dividing Democrats

A House resolution condemning the antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, sparked a sharp partisan divide, passing 280-113, with 75 Democrats joining Republicans in support and 113 Democrats opposing it. The resolution, introduced by Republican Rep. Gabe Evans, condemned the attack by Mohamed Soliman, who was in the U.S. illegally after overstaying his visa, and expressed gratitude for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other law enforcement personnel. The resolution also urged the Trump administration to aggressively vet foreign nationals applying for visas, linking condemnation of antisemitism to support for federal immigration enforcement. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the measure as a political stunt and dismissed Evans as insincere in combating antisemitism, while Republicans accused Democrats of siding with terrorists and failing to condemn antisemitism. The resolution's language was softened after removing a clause labeling “Free Palestine” as an antisemitic slogan, but the controversy highlighted deep divisions among House Democrats. The debate unfolded amid nationwide protests over ICE raids, notably in Los Angeles, where federal immigration enforcement has become a flashpoint.