Some lawmakers voted against a House bill that instructs the Education Department to consider a recognized definition of antisemitism when probing anti-Jewish discrimination at schools, colleges and universities as effectively outlawing the Bible’s New Testament.

The bill expanding antisemitism's definition to include criticism of Israel would only crack down on free speech rights of antiwar student protesters, critics say.

Hill reporter Mychael Schnell weighs in on the new anti-semitism bill in Congress. #antisemitism

The bill, which Speaker Mike Johnson described as an attempt “to crack down on antisemitism on college campuses,” was met with fierce criticism from leading Democrats in Congress.