The US House of Representatives voted 314-104 to reject a proposal to cancel all military aid to Israel. According to reports, 103 Democrats and one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, supported the cut. The vote reveals growing erosion of support for Israel aid within the Democratic Party, with some lawmakers vowing to continue pushing for a halt.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 314-104 to reject an amendment to cancel all military aid to Israel. The vote breakdown, confirmed in the latest update at 08:22 Jerusalem, showed 103 Democrats and one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, supporting the cut. The result underscores a deepening erosion of bipartisan support for the annual $3.3 billion security package, with nearly half of the Democratic caucus voting in favor.
The desk first reported the vote at 00:09 Jerusalem, citing i24NEWS reporter Amichai Stein that 103 Democrats sought an immediate halt. By the same hour, the full 314-104 count was added. At 07:42 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported a New York Times poll showing 74% of Democratic voters oppose additional aid to Israel, corroborating the shift. The source base evolved from a single reporter to multiple newsrooms, including Israeli media.
As The Zioneer reported on Tuesday, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he would vote against the cut but would not pressure colleagues. Background reports from July 15 noted a new Democratic consensus questioning arms sales, and on Wednesday the desk reported the expected vote. The amendment faces strong opposition in the Senate and a likely presidential veto, leaving its long-term prospects uncertain.
What remains open: The vote was largely symbolic, and lawmakers who supported the cut have vowed to continue the effort. The broader impact on the $3.3 billion package is unclear, as the measure would require Senate approval and White House support to become law.
4 developments
- DevelopingUS House Expected to Vote This Week on Amendment to Cancel Security Aid to Israel
- DevelopingReport: New Democratic Consensus Forms Against Israel Aid, Arms Sales Now Questioned
- DevelopingTop Democrat Jeffries says he'll vote against Israel aid cut bill, won't pressure colleagues
- DevelopingBernie Sanders demands end to U.S. aid to Israel, shares Ben-Gvir tweet
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