US Senate Rejects Sanders Bid to Stop Bomb Sales to Israel in Split Vote
The U.S. Senate just rejected an effort to block arms sales to Israel but the vote exposed a growing political divide in Washington.
Sen. Bernie Sanders pushed two resolutions to stop nearly $450 million in weapons transfers, including bombs and bulldozers. Both failed, but drew support from more than three dozen senators, mostly Democrats.
According to AP News and Reuters, the measures were defeated in 40–59 and 36–63 votes, allowing the sales to proceed.
The real shift came in the numbers. A record share of Senate Democrats backed blocking the transfers, citing concerns about civilian casualties tied to conflicts in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
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At the same time, Republicans and several Democrats argued halting aid would weaken Israel during ongoing regional tensions.
The vote highlights a growing split inside the Democratic Party and signals changing public opinion on U.S. military support for Israel.
Even in defeat, the effort is being viewed as a turning point in how Congress approaches future arms deals.
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