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More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

Jeffries opposed the aid-cut amendment but said U.S. policy in the Middle East must change.

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More than half of House Democrats backed an amendment to cut $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel, but it failed 104-314. The vote highlighted divisions among Democrats and disagreements over U.S. support for Israel.

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House Democratic Leader who opposed the amendment while calling for a change in U.S. policy

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Thomas Massie
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Republican representative who offered the amendment to cut Israel aid

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Mike Johnson
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Speaker of the House, described as facing divisions among Republicans

Donald Trump
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President, cited as having backed Massie's reelection challenger

House Democratic Whip who said she would support the amendment

Maryland representative who opposed the amendment

ALSO MENTIONED  Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister whose government's war strategy is part of the debate over aid; Jeremy Ben-Ami, J Street president who described why some Democrats might support the amendment

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Democrats Split in House Vote on Israel Aid Amendment

Outlets agree the House rejected an amendment to cut U.S. aid to Israel, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposing the measure. Left-leaning outlets, such as Alaska Native News, emphasize progressive backlash rebuking Jeffries for voting against the aid cutoff. Center outlets focus on the widening divide within the party and between House Democratic leaders. Right-leaning outlets, such as The Daily Caller, highlight internal Democratic conflict while reporting Jeffries's opposition to the measure.

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