'Cowardly Bullshit': Handful of Dems Join Senate GOP to Block Ban on US Bombs, Bulldozers to Israel
Senator Sanders introduced the resolutions to block bulldozer and bomb sales to Israel, calling for an end to military aid.
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Senator Sanders introduced the resolutions to block bulldozer and bomb sales to Israel, calling for an end to military aid.
The US Senate rejected two resolutions led by Senator Bernie Sanders to block bulldozer and bomb sales to Israel. While the measures failed, supporters noted that a record 40 Democratic senators voted against the sales, indicating a significant shift in party alignment.
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Left-leaning outlets like Common Dreams and Truthout highlight the "unprecedented" support from 80% of the Democratic caucus, framing the vote as a historic shift against unconditional military aid. Conversely, sources like Matzav.com and Military Times focus on the legislative defeat, with some characterizing the outcome as a "Bernie Fail" while noting Republican unity in backing the sales. Across the spectrum, outlets agree that the vote underscores a significant and growing divide within the Democratic party regarding the humanitarian impact of the conflict.
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