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April 4, 2025

15 Senators Vote Against $8.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel
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The U.S. Senate has voted down a pair of resolutions introduced by
Bernie Sanders to block $8.8 billion in new arms sales to Israel. On
Thursday, zero Republicans and just 14 Democrats voted alongside Senator
Sanders to restrict the sale of massive bombs and other military
equipment.

Sen. Bernie Sanders: "In the last two weeks, they have intensified their
assault against the Palestinian people. According to UNICEF, since
Netanyahu broke the ceasefire, more than a thousand people have been
killed, including over 300 children, and more than 600 children have
been wounded."

Among Democrats voting against limiting arms sales to Israel was New
Jersey Democrat Cory Booker. His vote came just two days after Booker
delivered a 25-hour speech on the Senate floor promising to resist
President Trump's agenda.


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