House Democrats Vote Against GOP Resolution on Boulder Attack on Pro-Israel Activists

The House of Representatives voted on a pair of bills aimed at condemning anti-Semitism in the wake of the attack on pro-Israel demonstrators in Boulder, Colorado. More than 100 Democrats voted against a House GOP-led resolution to condemn the accused terror attack, with 75 Democrats joining Republicans to support the bill. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., included a rebuke of sanctuary jurisdictions and a critique of illegal immigration, which drew criticism from some Democrats.

A second, more broadly bipartisan bill condemning antisemitic attacks passed overwhelmingly, highlighting a divergence in approaches to addressing the issue. The Trump administration has vowed to deport the suspect involved in the attack, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, an Egyptian national who overstayed his tourist visa and work authorization. The resolution also emphasized the need for cooperation between state and local law enforcement and federal authorities to prevent future terrorist attacks.

The debate over the resolution revealed significant political divisions. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., criticized the GOP measure, stating that it was not a serious effort to combat antisemitism and was instead a politically motivated move. Rep. Gabe Evans defended the resolution, citing his military and law enforcement background, and accused Democrats of using antisemitism as a political tool. The controversy has sparked further discussions about the role of immigration policies in national security and the politicization of hate crimes.