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Bernie Sanders: “The next resolution received 18 votes followed by a…”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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Published April 21, 2026 | Video Starts at 02:09

Now when we began this effort several years ago, the first resolution that I offered to stop US military aid to Israel received only 11 votes in the Senate. The next resolution received 18 votes followed by a resolution that won 27 votes. Last Wednesday, a resolution that I offered was received 40 votes, 40 votes over 80% of the Democratic caucus, an all time high. We received no Republican support. (02:09–02:16)

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Asserts that subsequent resolutions to stop U.S. military aid to Israel received 18 and 27 votes.

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