The U.S. House of Representatives defeated an amendment on Wednesday that sought to cut off $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, but the vote revealed deep divisions among Democrats as more than half of their caucus voted in favor of ending the assistance.
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The House defeated an amendment to halt $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, but 103 Democrats voted for it, revealing deep divisions within the party. the measure would have blocked $3.3 billion in annual security assistance to Israel
- House rejects Massie's amendment to cut Israel aid by 314-104 vote
- 103 Democrats and one Republican supported ending aid
- Democratic leaders divided: Jeffries opposed, Clark supported the amendment
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Vote Outcome
Broad Agreement$3.3 billion in military aid to Israel was blocked by the House.
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According to The Guardian, the measure proposed by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie was rejected 104-314, with 10 lawmakers voting present and Massie being the sole GOP supporter. The vote highlighted a growing rift within the Democratic Party over U.S. support for Israel amid accusations of genocide against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government following its invasion of Gaza.
The amendment sparked an unusual split among top House Democrats, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar opposing it, while Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar supported the measure. Jeffries called Massie’s amendment “overly broad” but acknowledged the strongly held views within the caucus on foreign policy.
Clark argued that 'the status quo is not tenable' and voted in favor of the amendment, stating that 'we should not provide a blank check for military aid to any country that does not comply with U.S. law, interests, and values.' Casar echoed this sentiment, encouraging his colleagues to vote yes on the amendment as part of a broader shift in the Democratic Party's approach to Israel and Palestine.
The vote comes amid signs that voters in some Democratic primaries are looking for candidates who will take a hard line on Israel and Netanyahu’s government. Recent primary victories by progressive challengers critical of U.S. support for Israel underscore this trend, with notable upsets in New York, Colorado, and potential impacts in Missouri and Michigan.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a longstanding supporter of Israel, called Massie’s amendment an 'unfortunate choice' but ultimately backed it to send a message about the need for change. Jeremy Ben-Ami, president of J Street, described the support among Democrats as marking 'a turning point,' reflecting an emerging consensus within the party that U.S. policy toward Israel must change.
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