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Senate blocks Democratic effort to force report on West Bank violence

Sanders called for accountability in Gaza and the West Bank and urged the United States to stop supporting the violence.

Senate blocks Democratic effort to force report on West Bank violence
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This article1 analysis · Sep 30, 2026
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The Senate rejected a motion to take up a resolution requiring a report on violence against U.S. citizens in the West Bank or a halt to aid to Israel if no report was produced. The motion failed 47-51, with John Fetterman the only Democrat voting against it and Rand Paul voting for it.

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Bernie Sanders
I · VT · SEN

Helped lead the resolution and called for accountability for violence in Gaza and the West Bank.

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Tim Kaine
D · VA · SEN

Helped lead the resolution and argued for reporting on West Bank violence.

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Chris Van Hollen
D · MD · SEN

Led the resolution and urged accountability for violence and human rights abuses in the West Bank.

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John Fetterman
D · PA · SEN

Voted against the motion to bring up the resolution.

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Voted for the motion to bring up the resolution.

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