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

Massie offered the amendment and argued that the aid money could be better spent on needs at home.

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 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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