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Bernie Sanders sponsored two resolutions to block arms sales to Israel, which the Senate rejected.
The Senate rejected two resolutions to block U.S. arms sales to Israel, although more than three dozen Democrats supported them. The article reports that the votes reflect growing Democratic opposition to the sales, while Republicans argued the measures could weaken U.S. support for Israel during the Iran war.
senator who opposed the resolutions
Gillibrand's version of this story ↗president whose Iran war is mentioned in connection with a separate Senate resolution
Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman who opposed the resolutions
senator who opposed the resolutions
senator who opposed the Israel resolutions and supported ending the Iran war
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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