US Senators defeat Bernie Sanders' Gaza resolution with 72-11 vote

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday evening, US senators defeated a measure introduced by Bernie Sanders, that would have made military aid to Israel conditional on whether the occupation government is violating human rights and international according in its war on Gaza. اضافة اعلان

A majority of senators struck down the proposal with 72 voting to kill the measure, and 11 supporting it. 

It shouldn't be controversial for Congress to ask for information on how U.S. arms are being used in Israel’s military campaign in Palestine. I am LIVE NOW as the Senate votes on my resolution which would do just that. https://t.co/7hxjgSrkx6

— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 16, 2024

While it was defeated, the move shows an unease among Democrats over support for Israel. 

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Sanders said “It should not be controversial for Congress to ask for information on how US arms are being used in Israel’s military campaign in Palestine.”

The Senate will soon vote on my resolution directing the State Department to report on any human rights violations that may have occurred using U.S. equipment in the Israeli military campaign in Gaza.

It should not be controversial to ask how U.S. weapons are used. pic.twitter.com/egtZgBwO5Q

— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 16, 2024

On Tuesday evening, US senators defeated a measure introduced by Bernie Sanders, that would have made military aid to Israel conditional on whether the occupation government is violating human rights and international accordings in its war on Gaza.

A majority of senators struck… pic.twitter.com/pOyXscZXtQ

— Jordan News (@jordannewsdaily) January 17, 2024

He added that his resolution would direct the State Department to report on any human rights violations that may have occurred using US equipment in Israel’s war on Gaza.


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