Bernie Sanders Forces Senate Vote on $500M Israel Arms Deal Block
Sen. Bernie Sanders is moving to force a Senate vote to block a major U.S. arms sale to Israel, escalating a political fight over military support.
The move puts new pressure on lawmakers as divisions grow in Washington over the ongoing war in Gaza and U.S. involvement.
According to Anadolu Agency, Sanders said he will introduce legislation to block nearly $500 million in bombs and bulldozers intended for Israel’s military.
He is using a joint resolution of disapproval, a mechanism that can compel the Senate to vote on arms deals even without leadership approval.
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The effort revives a debate that has repeatedly failed in Congress, despite rising support among Democrats in recent votes.
“This week, I will be forcing a vote,” Sanders said in a statement.
The push highlights a broader shift, with more Democratic lawmakers questioning U.S. policy, even as bipartisan support for Israel has historically held firm.
Previous attempts to block arms sales in 2024 and 2025 were rejected, though they gained increasing backing from Democratic senators.
The outcome of this vote could signal whether that shift is strong enough to influence U.S. foreign policy decisions.
A Senate vote is expected in the coming days.
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