Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is circulating a resolution in the Senate that would condemn anti-Semitism in response to the anti-hate resolution that passed through the House last Thursday.
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Cruz’s office confirmed to The Daily Caller on Wednesday that the resolution would specifically denounce anti-Semitism, and that they are still approaching fellow senators to discuss the idea. They expect a formal resolution within the next week, Jewish Insider first reported.
The anti-hate resolution the House passed last week with a 407-23 vote came in response to comments made by Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar that many perceived to be anti-Semitic.
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