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Senate Rejects Resolution to Block $295 Million in Bulldozer Sales to Israel

4/16/2026

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On April 16, 2026, U.S. senators voted 59-40 to reject resolutions blocking $295 million in bulldozer sales to Israel.
The measures would have halted bulldozer sales used to demolish civilian structures.
Matt Duss, Center for International Policy, condemned Democratic senators who opposed measures as cowardly.
Forty Democratic senators supported withholding military hardware, and Senator Bernie Sanders said support has risen from 11 to 40 votes.

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On April 16, 2026, U.S. senators voted 59-40 to reject resolutions blocking $295 million in bulldozer sales to Israel.
The measures would have halted bulldozer sales used to demolish civilian structures.
Matt Duss, Center for International Policy, condemned Democratic senators who opposed measures as cowardly.
Forty Democratic senators supported withholding military hardware, and Senator Bernie Sanders said support has risen from 11 to 40 votes.