House defeats resolution ending US aid for Israel in Lebanon

The House of Representatives decisively rejected a resolution on Thursday that sought to end U.S. military support for Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon. The measure, introduced by Representative Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat from Michigan, failed by a vote of 92 to 324.

The resolution would have required the withdrawal of U.S. armed forces from Lebanon under the War Powers Act, effectively halting American involvement in the conflict without further congressional approval. Tlaib argued the United States is participating in what she termed a genocidal war, citing Israeli military actions she said have killed more than 3,500 people in Lebanon since early March, displaced 20 percent of the population, and targeted medical facilities and homes. She stated these actions constitute war crimes.

Opposition to the resolution was bipartisan. While 91 Democrats voted in favor, 117 Democrats joined 205 Republicans in voting against it. The sole Republican supporting the measure was Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky. Two Democrats voted present.

Democratic leadership, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, actively opposed the resolution, citing concerns over its specific...