Measure to cut Israel aid fails in bipartisan House vote
Summary
A proposal to stop U.S. State Department funds from going to Israel was rejected by a large majority in the House of Representatives. The vote revealed clear disagreements among Democrats, with some supporting the measure and others opposing it.Key Facts
- The measure aimed to block any State Department money from going to Israel.
- The House vote was 104 in favor, 314 against, and 10 members voted "present."
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and 97 other Democrats voted against the measure.
- Minority Whip Katherine Clark and 102 Democrats supported the measure.
- Rep. Thomas Massie, the Republican who sponsored the amendment, also voted for it.
- Some Democrats opposed it because it would cut all funding, including diplomatic (non-military) aid.
- Supporters wanted to signal disapproval of Israel’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
- Some Democrats felt pressured to vote for the amendment due to challenges from left-wing primary opponents.
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