The Seven Democrats Who Joined Republicans in Opposing Measure to Block Arms Sales to Israel
Senator Schumer joined Republicans in voting against the measures despite facing protests at his New York offices.
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Senator Schumer joined Republicans in voting against the measures despite facing protests at his New York offices.
The Senate rejected Senator Bernie Sanders' resolutions to block military equipment sales to Israel in a 40-59 vote. Seven Democrats joined Republicans to defeat the measures, highlighting a growing rift in the party as other prominent members shifted to support the block.
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While a majority of Senate Democrats voted to block arms sales to Israel, Leader Chuck Schumer joined a small group of seven Democrats to defeat the resolutions. Left-leaning outlets like Common Dreams frame the vote as "cowardly" and highlight calls for Schumer to resign, while Jewish Insider and American Faith emphasize his adherence to traditional party support for Israel. Outlets across the spectrum, including TIME and the Saudi Gazette, noted that Schumer’s stance triggered intense protests and arrests at his New York offices.
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