The Seven Democrats Who Joined Republicans in Opposing Measure to Block Arms Sales to Israel
Senator Kelly shifted his position to support the arms block, citing reckless decisions by Netanyahu and Trump regarding the war in Iran.
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Senator Kelly shifted his position to support the arms block, citing reckless decisions by Netanyahu and Trump regarding the war in Iran.
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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Foreign Relations Committee Chairman
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Associated Press reports that Kelly reversed his position and voted to block the arms sales, while The New Republic highlights seven Democrats voting to block them. The New York Times places the vote in the context of divisions among Democrats over arming Israel and the Iran war.
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Voted against the resolutions
Mentioned as President (2026 context)
Voted against the resolutions
Foreign Relations Committee Chairman
Voted in support of the resolutions
Voted against the resolutions
