Key facts
- Over 100 House Democrats voted to cut off military aid to Israel.
- An amendment to halt $3.3 billion in planned aid to Israel was defeated in the House.
- The vote highlighted a significant division within the Democratic party regarding US policy toward Israel.
- Senator John Fetterman stated he would leave the Democratic party if it became "anti-Israel."
- House Democratic leadership opposed the amendment, while some prominent Democrats like Nancy Pelosi supported it.
The U.S. House of Representatives defeated an amendment that would have cut off $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, a vote that exposed deep divisions within the Democratic party. Over 100 House Democrats supported the amendment, including prominent figures like former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, despite opposition from House Democratic leadership. The measure was sponsored by Republican Thomas Massie and failed with a 314-104 vote. Senator John Fetterman, a vocal advocate for Israel, stated he would consider leaving the Democratic party if it were to become "the anti-Israel party." This sentiment contrasts with a growing dissent among Democrats regarding unconditional aid to Israel, a shift also reflected in recent Senate votes on arms sales.