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Democrat Civil War Breaks Out Over Slashing Aid To Israel

Massie introduced an amendment to cut aid to Israel and said its support in the House showed the tide was changing.

Democrat Civil War Breaks Out Over Slashing Aid To Israel
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
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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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R · KY-4

Representative who introduced an amendment to cut aid to Israel

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House Democratic leader who opposed the amendment

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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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House Rejects Thomas Massie's Amendment to Cut Israel Aid

Outlets agree that the House rejected Thomas Massie’s amendment to cut $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel. The vote drew support from more than 100 House members and highlighted divisions among Democrats. Left-leaning outlets foreground the more than 100 Democrats who joined Massie and frame the vote as support for cutting aid. Center outlets largely treat the failed amendment as a measure of Democratic divisions over U.S. support for Israel, while some also stress Massie’s domestic-spending argument. Right-leaning outlets cast those divisions as a conflict within the Democratic Party and emphasize opposition from party leaders.

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