Following Bernie Sanders’ lead, most Senate Democrats vote against arms sales to Israel
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand opposed the arms sale blocks, arguing that the U.S. should not leave an ally without support while being attacked.

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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand opposed the arms sale blocks, arguing that the U.S. should not leave an ally without support while being attacked.

Forty Senate Democrats supported resolutions led by Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel, signaling a major shift in party policy as several high-profile moderates flipped their previous stances.
Senator who flipped his vote to support the resolutions
Kelly's version of this story ↗Senator who flipped his vote to support the resolutions
Schiff's version of this story ↗Senate Minority Leader and opponent of the resolutions
Schumer's version of this story ↗Senate Intelligence Committee Chair and resolution supporter
Warner's version of this story ↗Senator who flipped her vote to support the resolutions
Slotkin's version of this story ↗Supported both measures
Opposed both resolutions
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Joint statement author supporting resolutions
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Opposed both resolutions
Supported both measures
Joint statement author supporting resolutions
Senator who flipped to support resolutions