The House on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at empowering the federal government to crack down on campus protests by codifying a definition of antisemitism that encompasses not just threats against Jews, but also certain criticisms of Israel itself.
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters Thursday that Senate leaders had conducted “hotlines” — polling the members of both parties to see whether the Senate would be able to pass the House bill through unanimous consent — avoiding a lengthy procedure and debate.
But “there are objections on both sides,” Schumer said. “So we’re going to look for the best way to move forward,” leaving the door open to a possible vote — and potentially lengthy Senate debate — on the matter later this month.
Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters Thursday that Senate leaders had conducted “hotlines” — polling the members of both parties to see whether the Senate would be able to pass the House bill through unanimous consent — avoiding a lengthy procedure and debate.
But “there are objections on both sides,” Schumer said. “So we’re going to look for the best way to move forward,” leaving the door open to a possible vote — and potentially lengthy Senate debate — on the matter later this month.
