Senate rejects blocking military aid to Israel, but bills gain majority Democrat support

In a significant vote on Capitol Hill, the US Senate has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting Israel by rejecting two measures that sought to halt military aid to the nation. These resolutions, spearheaded by Senator Bernie Sanders, aimed to block the sale of crucial military equipment, including bulldozers and bombs.

Despite the efforts of Sanders and a majority of his Democratic colleagues, the Senate ultimately voted against both joint resolutions. This outcome underscores the prevailing bipartisan consensus in Congress regarding continued military assistance to Israel, even as progressive voices increasingly call for a reevaluation of this policy.

Senator Sanders expressed a degree of optimism, noting the growing number of votes in favor of his resolutions compared to previous attempts. He interpreted this as a sign that the American public is becoming more critical of Israeli actions and is urging Congress to respond. However, the final vote tallies clearly indicate that these sentiments have not yet translated into a majority in the Senate to alter the long-standing policy of military aid.

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We’re making progress. The American people are sick and tired of Netanyahu’s wars. Congress is beginning to respond.