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Senator Schumer opposed the measures and was the target of large-scale protests and arrests in his district office.
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The Senate rejected Senator Bernie Sanders' resolutions to block arms sales to Israel, despite a significant increase in Democratic support for the measures. The vote highlights growing intra-party tensions over U.S. military aid and military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
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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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Delaware Senator
President of the United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman
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411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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