US House Passes Resolution Condemning Hamas October 7 Attacks on Israel with Overwhelming Majority

Resolution marks first action under new House Speaker Mike Johnson, garners an unusual 425 cosponsors, including party leaders; measure aims to assist Israel with emergency resupply and other security, diplomatic, and intelligence support amid ongoing war with Hamas.

The US House of Representatives has officially condemned the Hamas-led October 7 onslaught on Israel with a resolution, which received broader bipartisan support than any previous measures.
The resolution was approved with 412 votes in favor, 10 against, and 6 abstainees, out of total 435 seats, and was presented by Republican's Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, Michael McCaul, and his Democratic counterpart, Gregory Meeks of New York.
Being the first action under the newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson, this resolution conveys the unwavering support of the US towards Israel, underlining its readiness to assist Israel with emergency resupply and delivering other security, diplomatic, and intelligence support.
The exceptional bipartisan support demonstrated through an unprecedented 425 cosponsors, with party leaders from both sides of the aisle endorsing the resolution, nevertheless, it was marked by 10 votes against, 9 from Democratic Representatives and 1 Republican dissent.
The resolution did not go without opposition, with some Democrats including members of the Congressional 'Squad,' like Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, expressing criticism and calling for a ceasefire and acknowledgment of casualties on both sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict.