The US House of Representatives voted 314-104 against an amendment to halt $3.3 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Israel. The measure was supported by 103 Democrats and one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie. A New York Times poll found 74% of Democratic voters oppose additional aid to Israel, reflecting a significant shift in the party's stance.
The US House of Representatives voted 314-104 early Thursday to reject an amendment that would have halted $3.3 billion in security and humanitarian aid to Israel. The amendment, sponsored by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), was supported by 103 Democrats and Massie himself, with 10 Democrats abstaining. Massie recently lost a primary challenge in which the pro-Israel group AIPAC played a significant role. The vote reflects growing Democratic unease with Israel aid. A New York Times poll released Thursday found 74% of Democratic voters oppose additional military and economic aid to Israel. The Zioneer reported earlier Thursday that the measure was defeated, and that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries had said he would vote against the cut but would not pressure colleagues. The result is largely symbolic, as the amendment would not have passed the Senate or survived a veto. However, the shift in Democratic voting patterns is significant: 103 Democrats backed the cut, compared to only a handful in previous years. The poll indicates a broader trend among Democratic voters, with nearly three-quarters now opposing aid.
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