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Massie's Israel Aid Amendment Fails, Sparks Democratic Rift

7/16/2026

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The amendment forced Democratic leaders to send a letter urging members to vote their conscience on Israel aid, exposing party tension.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced an aid amendment that failed 104–314 after Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) voted against it while Greg Casar (D-Tex.) and Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) supported it, citing civilian casualties.
AIPAC funded a primary challenge against Massie, who joked his opponent celebrated in Tel Aviv.

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The amendment forced Democratic leaders to send a letter urging members to vote their conscience on Israel aid, exposing party tension.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced an aid amendment that failed 104–314 after Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) voted against it while Greg Casar (D-Tex.) and Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) supported it, citing civilian casualties.
AIPAC funded a primary challenge against Massie, who joked his opponent celebrated in Tel Aviv.