More than 100 House Democrats vote to cut off U.S. aid to Israel on Wednesday, highlighting growing divisions within the party over support for the U.S. ally. According to reporting from The Hill and CBS News, a House amendment to end the aid is backed by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.). Both outlets describe the vote as a flashpoint issue that is reshaping political dynamics among Democrats, rather than a measure expected to succeed. The Hill characterizes the amendment as a likely doomed “show vote,” but notes it still functions as a test of where individual Democrats stand. CBS News similarly reports that the coalition includes more than 100 House Democrats, underscoring that the opposition is not limited to a small group. The two accounts align on the central facts: the amendment is proposed to cut off U.S. assistance to Israel, it is considered contentious within Congress, and it draws substantial support from House Democrats even though the broader outcome is not presented as likely to pass the measure.
More than 100 House Democrats vote to cut off U.S. aid to Israel
More than 100 House Democrats vote to cut off U.S. aid to Israel on Wednesday, highlighting growing divisions within the party over support for the U.S. ally. According to reporting from The Hill and...
- A House amendment to cut off U.S. aid to Israel is put forward in Congress.
- More than 100 House Democrats vote for the amendment on Wednesday.
- The amendment is spearheaded by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.).
- The Hill describes the effort as likely a doomed “show vote,” while still revealing internal party divisions.
More than 100 House Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel on Wednesday, the latest flashpoint over support for the U.S. ally. Kendra Barkoff Lamy, former press secretary to then-Vice President Joe Biden, and Marc Short, former Chief of Staff for Vice President Mike Pence, join "The Takeout" to discuss
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