Randall Votes with 103 House Democrats to End Military Aid to Israel

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06) joined 103 members of the House Democratic Caucus in voting YES on an amendment that would cut $3.3 billion in annual funding for military aid to Israel. The amendment ultimately failed 104-313. Randall released this statement immediately after the vote:

"My neighbors have been clear - they don't want to see more of their taxpayer dollars go towards subsidizing Netanyahu's endless violence and destabilization of Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and the region at large - especially not without any accountability or oversight for how American weapons are being used.

"While I'm concerned about how the broad language in this amendment will affect the flow of humanitarian assistance, the risk of approving more offensive military aid without any guardrails is too great and will continue to put innocent civilians in harm's way.

"My vote reflects the need for a fundamental change in our approach to the far-right Netanyahu government - one that is long overdue. That means no more additional funding for offensive weapons. I remain committed to protecting the flow of humanitarian aid while ending unconditional and unchecked military support."

Randall also joined ajoint statement led by Rep. McGovern (D, NJ-02) on supporting the amendment.