Iran War Deepens Divide Among Democrats Over Arming Israel
Senator Alex Padilla joined Adam Schiff in stating that the current conflict lacks legal authority and a defined end.
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Senator Alex Padilla joined Adam Schiff in stating that the current conflict lacks legal authority and a defined end.
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31 stories · 94–95 · updated Sep 25, 2026
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Senate Democrats failed to block arms sales to Israel but showed a significant increase in internal opposition. High-profile members joined progressives in questioning military support amid a regional war involving Iran.
Co-author of a statement opposing the conflict
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Democratic critic of the arms transfer
Van Hollen's version of this story ↗
Lead Republican opponent of the resolutions
Risch's version of this story ↗
One of the 'convert' voters
Ranking Democrat on Armed Services Committee
One of the 'convert' voters
One of the 'convert' voters
One of the 'convert' voters
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Ranking Democrat on Armed Services Committee
One of the 'convert' voters
One of the 'convert' voters
One of the 'convert' voters
