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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Thursday that widespread Democratic support in the House for an amendment to cut off U.S. aid to Israel is “a sign of shifting perceptions.”
“I was the only Republican to say that, you know, ‘Yes, we need to not send American tax dollars overseas,’” Massie said on MS NOW’s “Morning Joe.”
“And I think it’s a sign of shifting perceptions, not just among Americans, but also among their elected leaders here in Washington, D.C.,” he added.
House Democrats split almost evenly on a Wednesday amendment to axe U.S. aid to Israel, signaling how the issue is changing the political dynamics in the party.
Massie spearheaded the amendment, which was predicted to be a failed show vote. However, it provided a test for Democrats who have been facing rising pressure from the activist base over Israel, which has faced accusations of genocide over its actions in its war in Gaza.
The amendment failed in a 104-314 vote, with 103 Democrats backing it, 98 Democrats not supporting it and 10 voting present. Massie was the lone Republican vote for the amendment.
“Though my amendment to strike $3.3 billion in aid to Israel from the State Dept [appropriations] bill did not pass, 104 House Members voted in favor of it. The tide is changing. Americans want their tax dollars to be spent improving things here at home, not waging war and genocide,” Massie said on the social platform X on Wednesday.
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