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Truthoutvia MondoweissApr 16, 2026Local News

40 Out of 47 Democratic Senators Just Voted to Block Arms Sales to Israel

Leader Schumer voted against the resolutions to block arms sales and faced significant protests from activist groups at his office.

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40 Out of 47 Democratic Senators Just Voted to Block Arms Sales to Israel
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Forty Democratic Senators voted to block arms sales to Israel in a historic shift led by Bernie Sanders. The vote underscores deepening internal party divisions as activists pressure leadership like Chuck Schumer to end military support for Israel’s actions in Gaza.

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