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In a Wednesday vote on an amendment to cut off U.S. aid to Israel, House Democrats split nearly evenly, with 100 voting in favor. The amendment, introduced by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, was considered a symbolic show vote expected to fail, but it served as a test revealing deepening divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel policy. The vote highlights a significant shift in the party's stance on the long-standing bipartisan support for Israel, as progressive and moderate wings increasingly diverge on the issue. The outcome underscores how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is reshaping political dynamics ahead of upcoming elections.
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House Democrats were nearly evenly divided on Wednesday over an amendment to cut off U.S. aid to Israel, highlighting how the contentious issue is reshaping political dynamics within the party.
The amendment, spearheaded by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), was widely expected to be a symbolic show vote with little chance of passage. However, it served as a test for Democrats who have been grappling with internal divisions over U.S. support for Israel.
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House Democrats Split on Massie Amendment to Cut Israel Aid