A majority of Senate Democrats voted to restrict military aid to Israel in a legislative push that was overwhelmingly defeated on Wednesday night.
In a 27-70 vote, the Senate rejected a resolution of disapproval from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that would have blocked the sale of assault rifles to the Israeli government, which has faced growing criticism over reports of starvation in Gaza. Twenty-seven Democrats supported the resolution, marking a dramatic shift in party support as generally pro-Israel senators joined with the left wing of the caucus.
A second resolution blocking an estimated $676 million in bombs and related military assistance failed in a 24-73 vote.
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The resolutions reflect a legislative turning point for Senate Democrats as the war in Gaza nears 22 months. The votes were to discharge the
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