More than 100 House Democrats support failed Massie bid to cut military aid to Israel
A majority of House Democrats voting on Wednesday approved Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to cut military aid to Israel. The amendment was soundly defeated with virtually no support from Republicans, with the exception of its…
Assessment
Wednesday's House vote shows that Democratic support for conditioning military aid to Israel is no longer a fringe position. More than 100 Democrats backed an amendment that ultimately failed due to near-unanimous Republican opposition. Progressive groups are interpreting the Democratic majority as evidence that the political consensus on unconditional aid is shifting. The real test will come when similar language appears on a must-pass bill in this Congress or the next.