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Senate Rejects Sanders-Led Bid to Block Arms Shipments to Israel Despite Record Democratic Backing

A unified Republican vote highlights deep Democratic divisions over calls to restrict military aid in response to Gaza’s humanitarian crisis

Senator Bernie Sanders speaks during a rally in Washington, D.C. on April 29, 2025.
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Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT makes his way to a vote at the US Capitol on July 17, 2025.

Overview

  • The Senate voted 27-70 against Senator Bernie Sanders’s resolution to block the sale of 20,000 automatic assault rifles to Israel, marking the highest Democratic support to date
  • A separate measure to halt a $675 million bomb shipment failed 24-73 with Democrats narrowly divided
  • All Senate Republicans opposed both resolutions, underscoring GOP resistance to imposing conditions on U.S. military aid for Israel
  • Progressive lawmakers have increased their caucus support from 15 votes in April and 18 in November to a record 27 this month
  • Growing Democratic dissent reflects mounting concerns over civilian casualties in Gaza and declining public approval for Israel’s military actions