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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/02 | PN 26-5 | Nomination of Brian Burch to be Ambassador to the Holy See (Vatican City) | Nomination Confirmed - Senate (49 - 44) |
| 8/02 | PN 26-5 | Nomination of Brian Burch to be Ambassador to the Holy See (Vatican City) | Cloture Invoked - Senate (51 - 45) |
| 6/09 | H Res 481 | Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Colorado, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combatting antisemitism and politically motivated violence | Resolution Passed - House (400 - 0) |
| 6/09 | H Res 488 | Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado | Resolution Passed - House (280 - 113) |
| 5/14 | H Res 352 | Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish American community. | Resolution Passed - House (421 - 1) |