US Senate rejects Sanders arms sale block

The United States Senate has voted down two separate resolutions introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders aimed at halting a $450 million arms sale to Israel. The first resolution failed 40-59, and the second failed 36-63, with more than three dozen Democrats supporting the measures. The votes signal growing discontent within the Democratic Party over continued military support for Israel, but the efforts were ultimately blocked by a coalition of Republicans and some Democrats. The Biden administration had previously approved the sale, and the Senate's action ensures the weapons transfer will proceed.