Senate Democrats Block Stand-Alone Israel Aid Bill

Republicans Criticize Democrats for Tying Israel Aid to Other Issues

Senate Democrats have blocked a stand-alone Israel aid bill that was passed by the House earlier this month. The bill would provide $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, funded by cuts to the Internal Revenue Service's budget.
The bill was blocked in a 51-48 vote led by Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray, D-Wash., who argued that funding for Ukraine and humanitarian assistance must be included in any Israel package.
Republicans, led by Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., have criticized Democrats for blocking the bill, arguing that aid to Israel should not be tied to other issues.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has previously called the aid bill a 'non-starter' and 'woefully inadequate.' President Biden has also threatened to veto the House bill.
Despite the bill's failure in the Senate, it received bipartisan support in the House, with 12 Democrats voting in favor.