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Democrat Civil War Breaks Out Over Slashing Aid To Israel

Jeffries said he would vote against the amendment and that Democratic leaders would not whip the vote.

Democrat Civil War Breaks Out Over Slashing Aid To Israel
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Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to cut $3.3 billion in aid to Israel failed, but 104 House members voted for it, exposing divisions among Democrats over U.S. support for Israel. House Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, opposed the amendment.

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House Democratic leader who opposed the amendment

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative who introduced an amendment to cut aid to Israel

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Representative who voted present on the amendment

Ami Bera
D · CA-6

Representative who voted present on the amendment

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Former House Speaker who supported the amendment

Pete Aguilar
D · CA-33

House Democratic Caucus Chair who voted against the amendment

House Democratic Whip who voted against the amendment

Greg Casar
D · TX-35

Congressional Progressive Caucus chair who praised growing opposition to aid

Republican House candidate mentioned in connection with Massie’s primary loss

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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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