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House Defeats Massie Amendment as Democrats Split Over Israel Aid

It marks growing progressive pressure to use U.S. leverage over Israel.

House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (right) voted in favor of Rep. Thomas Massie's amendment, while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (left) voted against it. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images)
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Whip Katherine Clark speak at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on March 27. Photo: Samuel Corum/Getty Images
The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Washington Monument, Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
The U.S. flag flies at half staff outside of the U.S. Capitol building the morning after U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died “from a brief and sudden illness,” in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 12, 2026. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Overview

  • The House voted 314 to 104 on Wednesday, July 15, to reject Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment after 103 Democrats supported it, 98 opposed it, and 10 voted present.
  • Massie’s amendment would have barred any money in the State Department appropriations bill from being used for Israel and would have zeroed out about $3.3 billion in annual security assistance.
  • Top House Democrats were publicly divided before the vote with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposing the measure and Minority Whip Katherine Clark backing it, and leadership declined to whip members.
  • The vote was largely symbolic because the measure faced steep barriers to becoming law, including an expected presidential veto and a difficult path in the Senate.
  • The outcome sharpens internal Democratic pressure over Israel policy, reflects shifting Democratic voter attitudes and primary challenges, and will shape messaging and campaigns even though near-term aid levels are unlikely to change.