[AP] Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them (40 said YES, 7 said NO. Chuck Schumer among NO votes)
Senator Bernie Sanders led the legislative effort to halt U.S. military sales to Israel, citing concerns over the humanitarian impact in Gaza.
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The U.S. Senate rejected Senator Bernie Sanders' resolutions to block arms sales to Israel, though a majority of Democrats supported the measure. The vote highlights significant internal Democratic divisions, with leadership like Chuck Schumer opposing the halt.
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