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House Rejects $3.3B Israel Aid Cut, 314-104 Vote

7/22/2026

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Massie Cuts Aid

On July 15, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to cut $3.3 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Israel.
The vote highlighted a widening split among Democrats, with several potential 2028 presidential candidates publicly taking divergent positions on Israel.
Rep. Ro Khanna voted for the amendment.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel urged ending U.S. military subsidies to Israel at Tel Aviv University.

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Massie Amendment Defeated

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on July 15 on Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to cut $3.3 billion in aid to Israel.
The amendment’s defeat was framed as a reaction to intimidation of Rep. Adam Smith after his home was vandalized, driveway set on fire and staff assaulted.
The vote was 314-104, keeping the aid in place.
Rep. Thomas Massie was only Republican backing the amendment; 103 Democrats voted for it, 98 against.

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Massie Cuts Aid

On July 15, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on Rep. Thomas Massie’s amendment to cut $3.3 billion in military and humanitarian aid to Israel.
The vote highlighted a widening split among Democrats, with several potential 2028 presidential candidates publicly taking divergent positions on Israel.
Rep. Ro Khanna voted for the amendment.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel urged ending U.S. military subsidies to Israel at Tel Aviv University.

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