Suddenly, as Congress was moving toward adjournment, the resolution, which seemed on the verge of passing in the House of Representatives, was pulled off the calendar, killing it at least for this year. Objectors to the resolution, including at least two Republican lawmakers, decided that the resolution had to be rewritten (Muslim supporters say "gutted").

Removed entirely was a clause calling on lawmakers to "uphold a level of political discourse that does not involve making a scapegoat of an entire religion." The phrase condemning organizations that promote intolerance was cut out, as well as one condemning "hate-inspired violence." Also deleted was a statement of regret that American Muslims "have been portrayed in a negative light" in some discussions of policy issues relating to terrorism. James J. Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute (which helped draft the original measure) said the resolution had been rewritten to render it "meaningless".

"Instead of becoming a salve to heal the wounds of the Muslim community," said Mr. Zogby, "this has become evidence of the problems that created the wounds in the first place."

Tom Mooney, chief of staff and general counsel of the Judiciary Committee, claimed the revisions were just part of a last-minute effort by Representative Henry J. Hyde of Illinois, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, to get the resolution through the House by eliminating "some poorly drafted language". Some of the provisions were rewritten, but three deleted by Republicans:

WHEREAS Muslims have been subjected, simply because of their faith, to acts of discrimination and harassment that all too often have led to hate-inspired violence, as was the case during the rush to judgment in the aftermath of the tragic Oklahoma bombing;

WHEREAS American Muslims have regrettably been portrayed in a negative light in some discussions of policy issues, such as issues relating to religious persecution abroad or fighting terrorism in the United States;