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Barrasso Urges GOP to Challenge Democrats on Israel Arms Sales

4/23/2026

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Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso urged Republicans to press Democrats on arms sales to Israel.
He noted Democratic opposition rose, with votes against arms sales up from 15 to 40 in the past year.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is the leading Democratic voice on this issue.
Sen. Chuck Schumer faces isolation within his party.
Democrats plan to vote on Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s resolution today.

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Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso urged Republicans to press Democrats on arms sales to Israel.
He noted Democratic opposition rose, with votes against arms sales up from 15 to 40 in the past year.
Sen. Bernie Sanders is the leading Democratic voice on this issue.
Sen. Chuck Schumer faces isolation within his party.
Democrats plan to vote on Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s resolution today.