(Jewish Group) House approves motion condemning anti-Semitism
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The House overwhelmingly approved a motion on Wednesday that adds language condemning anti-Semitism to a bill that would cut off U.S. support for the Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen.
The vote comes days after freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) stoked controversy with a tweet linking U.S. lawmaker support for Israel to money.
Omar's remarks were heavily criticized by Democratic lawmakers including Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). President Trump has called for her to resign from Congress over the issue.
Omar has apologized for the comments, though not for a separate tweet that criticized the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. She has ripped Trump over his criticism, saying he has "trafficked in hate [his] entire life."
The motion on anti-Semitism passed with 424 votes, after GOP lawmakers requested a roll call vote.
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