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Despite Historic Support, Fetterman Joins GOP in Blocking Effort to Expose Israeli Abuses in West Bank

Fetterman voted against a resolution requiring a report on alleged Israeli abuses in the West Bank.

Despite Historic Support, Fetterman Joins GOP in Blocking Effort to Expose Israeli Abuses in West Bank
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John Fetterman voted with nearly all Republicans against a resolution requiring a report on alleged Israeli abuses in the West Bank. The measure, led by Chris Van Hollen, failed 47-51.

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John Fetterman D · PA · SEN

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John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Senator who voted against Van Hollen’s resolution

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Chris Van Hollen
D · MD · SEN

Senator who led the resolution

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration would have been required to provide the report

Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Senator who called for ending U.S. military aid to Israel

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who supported the resolution

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Fetterman Votes Against Resolution Seeking West Bank Investigation Reports

Fetterman was the only Democratic senator to oppose a resolution seeking State Department reporting on violence in the West Bank. Left-leaning outlets portray his vote as blocking scrutiny and accountability for Americans killed in the West Bank. Center outlets give a more informational account, emphasizing his lone Democratic opposition and his stated support for Israel.

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