Several House Democrats have publicly announced their opposition to a House Republican bill focused on Israel military funding, criticizing it for its narrow scope and lack of comprehensive security measures. Representatives Jason Crow, Dean Phillips, Nikema Williams, Diana DeGette, Mark DeSaulnier, Rick Larsen, and Gabe Vasquez have all stated their reasons for voting against the bill. The criticisms include the bill's failure to provide funding for Ukraine or address other global partners, its omission of humanitarian needs, and the absence of actions to secure the U.S. border. The lawmakers also condemned the bill as a political stunt that ignores broader security and humanitarian concerns, such as those in Gaza and the Indo-Pacific region, and potentially fuels a worsening humanitarian crisis and threatens Middle East peace and stability.
Today, I voted against the political stunt put forth by House Republicans, crafted under the guise of helping Israel, but which only fuels a worsening humanitarian crisis, endangers our allies and threatens peace & stability in the Middle East. https://t.co/S2jwXCd0kG
I voted “no” on the GOP’s Israel-only supplemental bill. Congress must pass one package that delivers critical security funding for Ukraine, Israel & the Indo-Pacific, as well as humanitarian relief for Palestinian civilians in Gaza. https://t.co/ejIiW1Mu7X
House Republicans again chose political stunts over problem solving by having a vote on a funding bill that purposefully ignores the desperate need for humanitarian assistance to Gaza, our ally Ukraine, and the challenges at the border. More on why I voted NO: https://t.co/Qh7bYZTOCv
The standalone Israel aid bill put forth by House Republicans tonight was not a serious proposal. I voted no on this bill because the threats facing our nation need a comprehensive strategy. Read my full statement. ⬇️ https://t.co/iUmmpEtNTu
I voted no on the latest Republican attempt to weaponize support for Israel. Read my full statement here. ⬇️ https://t.co/tsF2wi2ksm
I voted no on latest Republican attempt to weaponize support for Israel. Read my full statement here. https://t.co/DERSieZzZw
I voted no on Republican’s latest attempt to weaponize support for Israel. Read my full statement here. https://t.co/SDmfDDpA25
I'm voting no on the GOP Israel funding bill. We must ensure security for Israel, recognition and investment in a demilitarized Palestinian state, protection of our allies on every continent, AND national security at home. This ain't it. My statement: https://t.co/LbfygIXlTo
House Republicans’ Israel military funding bill is insufficient: it contains no funding for Ukraine or other partners, fails to address humanitarian needs, and fails to take any action to secure our border. I won’t support it.