Al Jazeera
US Senate lawmakers have failed to pass two resolutions that would have blocked arms sales to Israel in response to civilian casualties in Gaza and the ongoing starvation of the territory’s population.
Vermont independent Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the bills, which failed to pass by 73 to 24 and 70 to 27 in the 100-member chamber in voting late on Wednesday.
All votes in favour of Wednesday’s resolutions came from Democrats, with all of President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans opposed.
Despite the loss, Sanders said he was pleased the majority of Democrats backed the effort this time around.
“The tide is turning. The American people do not want to spend billions to starve children in Gaza,” Sanders said.
“The Democrats are moving forward on this issue, and I look forward to Republican support in the near future,” he added.
Vermont independent Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the bills, which failed to pass by 73 to 24 and 70 to 27 in the 100-member chamber in voting late on Wednesday.
All votes in favour of Wednesday’s resolutions came from Democrats, with all of President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans opposed.
Despite the loss, Sanders said he was pleased the majority of Democrats backed the effort this time around.
“The tide is turning. The American people do not want to spend billions to starve children in Gaza,” Sanders said.
“The Democrats are moving forward on this issue, and I look forward to Republican support in the near future,” he added.
