117 Democrats vote against Tlaib’s Lebanon war powers measure
A measure led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib to restrict President Trump's military support for Israel in Lebanon faced significant opposition within the Democratic Party. The proposal failed with 117 Democrats voting against it, highlighting divisions between party leadership and progressive members. Despite the setback, Tlaib continues to advocate for urgent action regarding the situation in Lebanon.
- ▪The measure to bar military aid to Israel in Lebanon failed with a vote of 92-324.
- ▪117 Democrats joined 205 Republicans in voting against the resolution.
- ▪Democratic leadership expressed commitment to preventing U.S. entanglement in conflicts in the Middle East.
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An effort to bar President Donald Trump from aiding Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon led by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) split the Democratic caucus Thursday over concerns about how the text was drafted. The measure, which failed 92-324, was supported by a coalition of progressive Democrats and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), a Trump critic who opposes military action abroad. Recommended Stories Zelensky proposes ‘full ceasefire’ and face-to-face meeting with Putin in direct open letter The military needs more innovative risk takers US identifies soldier killed during training exercise in Iraq House Democratic leadership, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA), opposed the measure, exposing a rift between leadership and progressive…
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