House passes bill that would defund US military if weapons aren't sent to Israel

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Stripping the President of the authority to withhold weapons that were specifically authorized by Congress is a reasonable proposal. The fact that this stick was included is how you know it's sponsored by the Republicans.

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GOP no votes - Davidson, MTG, Massie
Dem yea votes - Cartwright, Craig, Cuellar, Davis, Frankel, MGP, Golden, Gottheimer, Landsman, Moskowitz, Pallone, Peltola, Scott, Soto, Suozzi, Torres

I understand most of the Democratic defectors on this vote (particularly in the NY area and FL), but I really don't understand the Blue Dogs. Is this really that salient of an issue in some of those districts? Or is it just an easy way for some of them to burnish their bipartisan credentials in tougher districts by voting against the President on a bill that will never become law?

It's an easy way to take batting practice against the Squad and the campus mobs, as well as push back against an unpopular President who they might want to distance themselves from in swing districts, all the while knowing that Schumer won't even let it come to a vote so there's no risk of it passing.

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I dont think they realize just how easy they are making it to promote anti Semitism when you virtue signal in such an extreme manner that would get you labeled a traitor if you vowed unconditional support to Mexico or Sri Lanka.

I'm pretty sure that's the logic behind a good portion of Republican support for stuff like this. Since many want all the Jews in Israel for the end times, political reasons etc. indirectly promoting antisemitism everywhere else helps a lot.

I wonder how the bloviators would react if the fbi decided to troll them and pay them a visit to ask if they were willing to violete federal law for Israel since since they love using the word unconditional so much.

It is not a violation of federal law to propose a law, and the proper response to the FBI being sent to intimidate members of Congress would be a hasty impeachment. Thankfully, Joe Biden is not a stupid man.