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The Claim

More than 100 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted to block billions of dollars in U.S. military aid to Israel, but the effort was unsuccessful.

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The Short Version

The claim matches the reported House vote. Multiple major outlets reported that 103 Democrats voted for a failed amendment to block $3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, so the count, the scale of aid, and the unsuccessful outcome are all supported. The only caution is to distinguish this vote from other Israel-aid votes in different years or in the Senate.

Caveats

  • Several cited links refer to different Israel-aid votes from 2024, 2025, or the Senate; the relevant event is the July 2026 House amendment vote.
  • The measure concerned about $3.3 billion in military aid, so phrases like "block billions" are accurate but broader than the exact amount.
  • The 104 votes were not all Democrats: 103 were Democrats, with one additional vote from Republican Thomas Massie.

The Receipts

  1. More than 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel

    Reuters

  2. 100 House Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel

    The Hill

  3. Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel

    CNN

  4. In seismic shift, more than 100 House Democrats vote to end Israel aid

    Politico

  5. Over 100 House Democrats vote to end military aid to Israel in rebuke to US ally

    The Guardian

  6. BREAKING: CAIR Welcomes Historic Vote by 104 House Members to End $3.3 Billion in Military Aid to Israel

    CAIR

  7. More than 100 House Democrats support failed Massie bid to cut military aid to Israel

    Jewish Telegraphic Agency

  8. Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in military aid to Israel

    KTEN (syndicating CNN)

  9. Many Democrats Break With Israel, Back Measure Stripping Military Aid

    The Wall Street Journal

  10. US House defeats amendment to end Israel aid, but nearly half of Democrats vote in favor

    The Times of Israel

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CNNDemocratic Party (United States)IsraelUnited States House of Representatives

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