House Votes on Measure to Cut Aid to Israel

A measure aimed at preventing any State Department funding from going to Israel failed in a House vote on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The vote highlighted divisions among House Democrats, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and 97 other Democrats voting against the amendment, alongside 215 Republicans. In contrast, Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-Mass.) and 102 other Democrats, along with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), the sponsor of the measure, voted in favor of it. The amendment ultimately failed with a vote count of 104 in favor and 314 against, with 10 members voting "present." Many Democrats expressed concerns that the amendment did not include provisions to protect non-military funding. Jeffries and others opposed the amendment, stating they could not support cutting diplomatic funding, while proponents like Clark argued that voting for the amendment was necessary to signal disapproval of Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Some lawmakers indicated they felt political pressure to support the measure despite reservations, noting that incumbents have faced challenges from left-wing candidates for not being critical enough of Israel.