House Defeats $3 Billion Israel Aid Cut as 103 Democrats Break With Party
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 20
House Defeats $3 Billion Israel Aid Cut as 103 Democrats Break With Party
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 20
Summary
314-104, the House rejected Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to strip $3 billion in Israel aid, but 103 Democrats backed it, 10 voted present and only 98 opposed it.
That split exposed how far Democratic support for Israel has eroded after the Gaza war, with progressives calling the vote a turning point driven by voters’ frustration over U.S. resources flowing abroad.
Even Democrats who defended the aid said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions have made support harder, while veteran pro-Israel lawmaker Steny Hoyer warned cutting assistance would undermine U.S. security.
The divide now carries electoral and governing risks: Sen. John Fetterman said abandoning Israel is his red line, a threat that could matter in a narrowly divided Senate if Democrats regain seats next year.