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103 House Democrats Back Measure Their Own Whip Said Could Cut Aid to Palestinians

Jeffries warned the amendment could reach beyond military aid and opposed it for that reason.

103 House Democrats Back Measure Their Own Whip Said Could Cut Aid to Palestinians
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
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The House rejected Thomas Massie’s amendment to cut assistance to Israel, 314–104, after 103 Democrats supported it. The article highlights a contradiction between Whip Katherine Clark’s support for the measure and her warning that its broad language could affect aid to Palestinians.

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House Minority Leader who warned about the amendment’s possible effects and voted against it

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House Minority Whip who warned about the amendment’s breadth and voted for it

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Thomas Massie
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Representative who introduced the amendment

Nancy Pelosi
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Former House speaker who voted for the amendment

Representative who argued against the amendment

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Massie Amendment on Israel Aid in State Department Spending Bill

Outlets agree that Jeffries opposed an amendment to cut U.S. aid to Israel. Center outlets focus on a split among New York Democrats, with Jeffries leading opposition and Pat Ryan backing the amendment. Right-leaning outlets emphasize broader Democratic divisions and concerns that the measure could affect aid to Palestinians, while also presenting Massie’s claim that opinion is shifting.

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