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Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the resolutions to block arms sales to Israel, citing concerns over the humanitarian impact in Gaza and Lebanon.
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411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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The Senate rejected Senator Bernie Sanders' resolutions to block arms sales to Israel, though Democratic support for the measures reached record levels. This vote highlights an intensifying internal party divide over military aid and Prime Minister Netanyahu's wartime leadership.
Senate Minority Leader who voted against the measures
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Senator who shifted his vote to support the measures
Kelly's version of this story ↗
Senator who voted against the measures
Senator who voted against the resolutions
Senate Majority Leader
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman
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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Senator who shifted his vote to support the measures
Senator who voted against the measures
Senator who voted against the resolutions
Senate Majority Leader
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman
Republished from Associated Press, with credit to the original publisher.
411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This is Associated Press's own score, and this article is credited to Associated Press. The host score in the Source Check is SFGATE's.
