More than 100 House Democrats support failed Massie bid to cut military aid to Israel

A recent vote in the House of Representatives saw 103 Democrats support an amendment by Rep. Thomas Massie to cut $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, while 98 opposed it and 10 abstained. The amendment, which was ultimately defeated due to a lack of Republican support (Massie was the only Republican to vote for it), highlighted a growing divide within the Democratic Party regarding U.S. military assistance to Israel. Notably, House Minority Whip Katherine Clark supported the amendment, stating, "I believe we must change course," while House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries opposed it. Progressive groups viewed the Democratic support as a sign that the U.S.-Israel relationship needs fundamental change, though some, like J Street, called the amendment "overly broad" and a "poorly drafted political stunt."