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

Jeffries opposed the aid-cutting amendment while calling for changes in U.S. policy toward Israel.

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split
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The House voted 104-314 on an amendment to strip $3.3 billion in aid to Israel, which failed. The vote highlighted divisions among Democrats over U.S. support for Israel, including a split between House Democratic leaders.

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House Democratic Leader opposing the amendment

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Thomas Massie
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Republican representative who offered the amendment

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Mike Johnson
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Donald Trump
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House Democratic Whip who supported the amendment

Maryland representative who opposed 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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