More than a dozen of the 103 House Democrats who voted this week to eliminate U.S. aid to Israel had been endorsed by the powerful pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC, which quickly moved to withhold online donations from the 15 of them who are seeking re-election.<\/p>\n
The group also punished four other Democrats who are not facing re-election by removing language from its website that had thanked them for their pro-Israel voting records.<\/p>\n
Many Democratic lawmakers were torn about the vote on an amendment, sponsored by a Republican critic of foreign assistance, that would have stripped $3.3 billion in military and humanitarian aid<\/a> to Israel. But 103 Democrats voted yes, signaling a rebuke of Israel as many Democratic voters have expressed outrage over the war in Gaza. The proposal was defeated with all but one Republican and 98 Democrats in opposition.<\/p>\n AIPAC chastised those voting in favor. And by Friday, it had removed donation links on an online political portal from the profiles of the 15 Democrats whom it had endorsed for re-election<\/a> who backed cutting off aid.<\/p>\n Four other Democrats who supported the amendment but are not running for re-election \u2014 Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, the former speaker, and Representatives Julia Brownley of California, Robin Kelly of Illinois and Julie Johnson of Texas \u2014 had their profiles altered to remove language that had thanked them for their \u201csupport of the U.S.-Israel relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a look at Democrats AIPAC punished.<\/p>\n Nancy PelosiCalifornia, 11th District<\/p>\n Ms. Pelosi, the former speaker, has supported Israel and a two-state solution to the conflict with Palestinians in her 20 terms in office. U.S. support for Israel has played a role<\/a> in the race to succeed her.<\/p>\n In a statement, she called<\/a> the vote to end Israel aid \u201cill-conceived\u201d and an \u201cunfortunate choice,\u201d but said she voted yes \u201cfor the message that it sends.\u201d <\/p>\n Katherine M. ClarkMassachusetts, Fifth District<\/p>\n Ms. Clark is the No. 2 House Democrat. Despite reservations, she said<\/a> in a statement that she voted to halt Israel aid because \u201cwe should not provide a blank check for military aid to any country that does not comply with U.S. law, interests, and values.\u201d<\/p>\n Gabe AmoRhode Island, First District<\/p>\n Mr. Amo said<\/a> in a statement that it was \u201cimpossible to defend the status quo\u201d on Israel aid and that a \u201cblank check to Netanyahu has allowed a dangerous course that undermines the prospect of peace.\u201d<\/p>\n Jake AuchinclossMassachusetts, Fourth District<\/p>\n Mr. Auchincloss said on social media<\/a> that his vote served to criticize President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their war against Iran and for empowering settler violence in the occupied West Bank.<\/p>\n Laura FriedmanCalifornia, 30th District<\/p>\n Ms. Friedman is a first-term lawmaker who cosponsored the United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act last year.<\/p>\n Maggie GoodlanderNew Hampshire, Second District<\/p>\n Ms. Goodlander said<\/a> \u201cour alliance with Israel requires a reset\u201d because of Israel\u2019s conduct in Gaza and settler violence in the West Bank.<\/p>\n Josh HarderCalifornia, Ninth District<\/p>\n Mr. Harder cosponsored a resolution supporting Israel in the immediate aftermath of Hamas\u2019s Oct. 7, 2023 attack, but later on began pushing the Biden administration<\/a> for a cease-fire.<\/p>\n Steven HorsfordNevada, Fourth District<\/p>\n Mr. Horsford said in a statement<\/a> that he voted to halt aid to Israel because \u201cCongress has a duty to ensure that assistance to every partner \u2014 including Israel \u2014 is consistent with American law, our national security interests, and our humanitarian values.\u201d<\/p>\n Glenn F. IveyMaryland, Fourth District<\/p>\n Mr. Ivey said in a statement<\/a> that he voted to block Israel aid because it should no longer be considered \u201cautomatic\u201d and that the U.S.-Israel relationship \u201cmust be reset around accountability, defensive cooperation, respect for international law and a credible path to two states.\u201d<\/p>\n William KeatingMassachusetts, Ninth District<\/p>\n Mr. Keating lent his support to Israel following Hamas\u2019s Oct. 7 attack, and in 2024 he voted for the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act. <\/p>\n Seth MagazinerRhode Island, Second District<\/p>\n Mr. Magaziner said on social media<\/a> that \u201cU.S. security assistance can no longer serve as a blank check for actions that make Israelis, Palestinians, and the region as a whole less safe.\u201d He took a similar position last year when he cosponsored a bill<\/a> to stop the transfer some offensive weapons to Israel.<\/p>\n Richard E. NealMassachusetts, First District<\/p>\n Mr. Neal said in a statement<\/a> that \u201cgovernments receiving our aid meet the standard our values and laws require.\u201d He added, \u201cWhat we are seeing in the Middle East is not sustainable and demands a new path grounded in peace, security, and the right to self-determination for all.\u201d<\/p>\n Joe NeguseColorado, Second District<\/p>\n Mr. Neguse said in a joint statement<\/a> with Brittany Pettersen and other Colorado Democrats that the United States \u201cshould not be giving military aid to any country that does not comply with our own laws and values.\u201d He added, \u201cThe Netanyahu government has failed to meet these standards.\u201d<\/p>\n Brittany PettersenColorado, Seventh District<\/p>\n In the joint statement<\/a>, she said that \u201cthe status quo is not tenable\u201d and added that \u201cwe need a different path forward for America\u2019s foreign policy rooted in values and consistent application of the law.\u201d<\/p>\n Pat RyanNew York, 18th District<\/p>\n