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Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them — Kirsten E. Gillibrand | ChamberLight
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The Senate rejected two resolutions led by Senator Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel. While the measures failed, support among Democrats more than doubled since 2024, signaling growing party friction over the conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
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Part of a bigger story 23 OUTLETS 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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