House Rejects Attempt to Cut $3.3 Billion in U.S. Aid to Israel
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected an amendment that would have eliminated the annual $3.3 billion in U.S. security assistance to Israel, preserving the long-standing military aid package as part of the State Department appropriations bill • Read More
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected an amendment that would have eliminated the annual $3.3 billion in U.S. security assistance to Israel, preserving the long-standing military aid package as part of the State Department appropriations bill.
The amendment was introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican lawmaker who has repeatedly criticized U.S. foreign aid programs. Massie argued that American taxpayer dollars should not continue funding Israel’s military operations amid the war in Gaza.
The measure was defeated by a vote of 314–104, with one Republican and 103 Democrats voting in favor of ending the aid, while 314 lawmakers from both parties opposed the amendment.
The vote highlighted growing divisions within the Democratic Party over U.S. policy toward Israel.
Among those supporting the amendment were progressive Democrats, including Reps. Jim McGovern, Becca Balint, Seth Moulton, and Gabe Amo. They argued that U.S. funds should not support Israeli military operations that they said have caused extensive civilian suffering in Gaza.
The effort faced strong opposition from pro-Israel lawmakers in both parties. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged members to reject the amendment, warning that cutting aid would weaken U.S. influence in the region and impact Israel’s ability to defend itself against terrorist organizations.
Other prominent Democrats who opposed the measure included members of the House Foreign Affairs and Armed Services Committees, who argued that maintaining security assistance to Israel remains important for U.S. national security interests and regional stability. Republicans largely opposed the amendment, defending the aid as a key component of the U.S.–Israel alliance.
The vote also revealed a major shift in the political debate surrounding Israel on Capitol Hill. While the amendment failed, the fact that more than 100 Democrats supported ending military aid marked a significant departure from decades of broad bipartisan support for Israel.
The State Department appropriations bill, which continues funding for Israel’s security assistance, later passed the House.
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