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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was criticized by progressives for his vote to block Senator Sanders' arms-sale resolutions.
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The US Senate rejected two resolutions led by Senator Bernie Sanders to block the sale of military bulldozers and bombs to Israel. While the measures failed, proponents noted a significant increase in Democratic support for restricting military aid compared to previous years.
Lead sponsor of resolutions to block arms sales
Sanders's version of this story ↗Targeted for alleged hypocrisy regarding arms sales
A. Coons's version of this story ↗
Co-sponsor of S.J.Res. 138
Former President cited regarding military aid
Co-sponsor of S.J.Res. 138
Co-sponsor of S.J.Res. 138
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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Targeted for alleged hypocrisy regarding arms sales
Co-sponsor of S.J.Res. 138
Former President cited regarding military aid
Co-sponsor of S.J.Res. 138
Co-sponsor of S.J.Res. 138
This article cites Common Dreams as its original publisher. ChamberLight has not verified that it is a republication, so the scores are Antiwar.com Blog's own.
70 stories · 53–57 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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