House Democrats Split As Israel Aid Cut Fails In 104-314 Vote
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the House voted 104-314-10 to reject an amendment that would have cut $3.3 billion in aid to Israel, exposing deep divisions among House Democrats.[1]
The amendment was offered by Rep. Thomas Massie and was attached to the State Department appropriations bill.[1] Among House Democrats, 103 voted for the cut, 98 opposed it and 10 voted present.[1] Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged Democrats to oppose the amendment in a Tuesday letter, while Whip Katherine Clark publicly supported it.[1] Rep. Greg Casar said blocking billions in military funding to Israel mattered more than preserving the specific humanitarian aid affected.[1]
Rep. Thomas Massie offered the amendment as a floor change to the State Department appropriations bill, framing it as a budget restraint.[1] Supporters argued the cut would limit U.S. military aid to Israel, while opponents warned it could harm diplomatic and humanitarian programs tied to the package.[1]
The amendment's defeat leaves the appropriations bill's Israel funding intact, but the large Democratic defections signal ongoing intraparty fights over U.S. policy toward the conflict.[1]
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- On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the House voted 104-314-10 against an amendment to cut $3.3 billion in aid to Israel.
- The amendment was introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie and attached to the State Department appropriations bill.
- Among Democrats, 103 voted in favor, 98 opposed and 10 voted present, splitting both the caucus and its leadership.
- Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged a no vote in a Tuesday letter, while Whip Katherine Clark publicly supported the amendment.
- Rep. Greg Casar said blocking billions in military funding to Israel was more important than preserving affected humanitarian aid.
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