Washington, DC (April 16, 2026)
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday voted down two measures led by self hating Jew Sen. Bernie Sanders that sought to block specific military sales to Israel, marking the latest failed effort to curb American weapons transfers during the war that began in October 2023. One resolution targeting a $151 million sale of 1,000-pound bombs failed by a 36-63 vote, while another aimed at stopping a $295 million sale of bulldozers was rejected 40-59.
Although both resolutions were defeated, the vote showed growing Democratic support for restricting at least some military assistance to Israel. More than three dozen Senate Democrats backed the measures, with the bulldozer resolution drawing support from 40 Democrats and the bomb resolution receiving 36 Democratic votes. The outcome underscored a widening divide within the party over the Netanyahu government, the war in Gaza and the broader U.S. role in the region.
The votes were the fourth Senate attempt to block arms sales to Israel since the start of the war. Sanders and his allies have used joint resolutions of disapproval to force public votes on weapons transfers, even though such measures face steep odds in Congress. Previous efforts also failed, but this round attracted more support than earlier attempts, signaling a shift in sentiment among some lawmakers as the conflict continues.
Several prominent Democrats still voted to allow the sales to proceed, including party leaders and senior members who have continued to support military aid to Israel even while expressing concern about the humanitarian toll of the war. At the same time, some Democrats seen as potential future presidential contenders voted for the resolutions, adding political significance to the result beyond the immediate legislative defeat.
While the measures did not pass, the vote added fresh evidence that support for unrestricted arms transfers to Israel is no longer as unified inside the Democratic caucus as it once was. The issue is expected to remain a point of conflict on Capitol Hill as lawmakers face continued pressure over U.S. policy in the Middle East.
NOW: US Senate votes AGAINST stopping arms sales to Israel, 40-59
A whopping 85% of Senate Democrats supported the move
It was brought by Sen. Bernie Sanders pic.twitter.com/BV3eZZTDrD
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 15, 2026
Dear @BernieSanders
You are an antisemite. Not simply because you lie, distort numbers, misquote laws, and apply double standards to Israel, though you do. No, mainly because even as you do those things you never miss a chance to target innocent American Jews.
Let me explain: https://t.co/nHASWxR1PC— Mark Goldfeder (@MarkGoldfeder) April 16, 2026