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The Seattle Timescites Associated PressApr 16, 2026Local News

Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them

Senator Chris Coons maintained his support for the U.S.-Israel relationship while simultaneously voting to end U.S. involvement in the Iran war.

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Senate Rejects Arms Sales Block to Israel; Coons' Vote Draws Scrutiny
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Senate rejects effort to halt arms sales to Israel, but most Democrats vote to block them
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The U.S. Senate rejected resolutions led by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel. Although the measures failed, the support from over three dozen Democrats signaled a growing rift within the party regarding Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's military actions.

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