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US House Votes Against Amendment to Cut Aid to Israel Amidst Democratic Divisions

The US House of Representatives has recently voted against an amendment that aimed to halt financial assistance to Israel, highlighting significant divisions within the Democratic Party. Proposed by Representative Thomas Massie, the amendment was defeated with a notable majority. While it received support from a large number of Democrats, key party leaders expressed concerns about its implications for humanitarian aid and US policy. This vote reflects the ongoing debate over military aid and the need for a reassessment of US involvement in international conflicts. The discussions surrounding this amendment underscore the complexities of US foreign policy and the differing perspectives within the Democratic Party.
By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 16, 2026, 04:56 IST

US House Rejects Amendment on Israel Aid


The US House of Representatives has turned down an amendment aimed at halting financial assistance to Israel, revealing increasing rifts within the Democratic Party regarding this matter. The amendment, proposed by Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY), was defeated with a vote tally of 314 against, 104 in favor, and 10 abstentions. Notably, 103 of the 104 supporters were Democrats, with Massie being the sole Republican backing the proposal. Conversely, 98 Democrats opposed the amendment, while 10 chose to vote "present." This amendment was part of the fiscal year 2027 funding bill for the State Department and national security, which sought to prevent any allocated funds from being used for Israel and aimed to cut the Foreign Military Financing Program by $3.3 billion, the same amount earmarked for Israel.


List of Supporters for the Amendment


The amendment garnered backing from Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) along with 103 Democratic colleagues, as per the official House roll call. Below is the complete list of House members who supported Massie's initiative:


  1. Amo (RI)
  2. Ansari (AZ)
  3. Auchincloss (MA)
  4. Balint (VT)
  5. Barragán (CA)
  6. Beyer (VA)
  7. Bonamici (OR)
  8. Brownley (CA)
  9. Carbajal (CA)
  10. Carson (IN)
  11. Carter (LA)
  12. Casar (TX)
  13. Castro (TX)
  14. Chu (CA)
  15. Clark (MA)
  16. Crockett (TX)
  17. Crow (CO)
  18. Davis (IL)
  19. Dean (PA)
  20. DeGette (CO)
  21. Deluzio (PA)
  22. DeSaulnier (CA)
  23. Dexter (OR)
  24. Doggett (TX)
  25. Escobar (TX)
  26. Evans (PA)
  27. Foushee (NC)
  28. Friedman (CA)
  29. Frost (FL)
  30. Garamendi (CA)
  31. Garcia (CA)
  32. García (IL)
  33. Garcia (TX)
  34. Goodlander (NH)
  35. Green, Al (TX)
  36. Grijalva (AZ)
  37. Harder (CA)
  38. Hayes (CT)
  39. Hernández
  40. Horsford (NV)
  41. Houlahan (PA)
  42. Hoyle (OR)
  43. Ivey (MD)
  44. Jackson (IL)
  45. Jacobs (CA)
  46. Jayapal (WA)
  47. Johnson (GA)
  48. Johnson (TX)
  49. Kamlager-Dove (CA)
  50. Keating (MA)
  51. Kelly (IL)
  52. Khanna (CA)
  53. Lee (PA)
  54. Leger Fernandez (NM)
  55. Lofgren (CA)
  56. Lynch (MA)
  57. Magaziner (RI)
  58. Mannion (NY)
  59. Massie (KY)
  60. Matsui (CA)
  61. McBride (DE)
  62. McGarvey (KY)
  63. McGovern (MA)
  64. McIver (NJ)
  65. Mejia (NJ)
  66. Menefee (TX)
  67. Min (CA)
  68. Moore (WI)
  69. Moulton (MA)
  70. Mullin (CA)
  71. Neal (MA)
  72. Neguse (CO)
  73. Ocasio-Cortez (NY)
  74. Omar (MN)
  75. Pelosi (CA)
  76. Pettersen (CO)
  77. Pingree (ME)
  78. Pocan (WI)
  79. Pressley (MA)
  80. Quigley (IL)
  81. Ramirez (IL)
  82. Randall (WA)
  83. Raskin (MA)
  84. Ross (NC)
  85. Ryan (NY)
  86. Salinas (OR)
  87. Scanlon (PA)
  88. Schakowsky (IL)
  89. Scott (VA)
  90. Simon (CA)
  91. Smith (WA)
  92. Stansbury (NM)
  93. Takano (CA)
  94. Thompson (MS)
  95. Tlaib (MN)
  96. Tokuda (HI)
  97. Tonko (NY)
  98. Trahan (MA)
  99. Tran (CA)
  100. Underwood (IL)
  101. Vasquez (NM)
  102. Velázquez (NY)
  103. Waters (CA)
  104. Watson Coleman (NJ)


Democratic leaders in the House expressed differing opinions on the amendment. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) opposed it, stating it was "overly broad" and could jeopardize funding for humanitarian efforts, refugee resettlement, peace initiatives, and US Embassy operations. Katherine Clark also criticized the amendment for being "overly broad" and accused Republicans of trying to gain political advantage. Nevertheless, she voted in favor, arguing that the current situation is unsustainable and that the US should not provide unrestricted military aid to countries that do not align with US laws, interests, and values. Nancy Pelosi remarked that the amendment posed "an unfortunate choice," but emphasized that US policy needs to evolve to foster "a just and lasting peace in the Middle East," supporting the amendment for the message it conveys, despite labeling it as "ill-conceived."