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The House has passed a resolution standing with Israel in the aftermath of attacks by Hamas (www.politico.com)
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Nine progressive Democrats voted nay:

  • Jamaal Bowman
  • Andre Carson
  • Cori Bush
  • Al Green
  • Summer Lee
  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
  • Ilhan Omar
  • Delia Ramirez
  • Rashida Talib

They were joined by one Republican, Thomas Massie.

Six Democrats voted present on the resolution: Greg Casar, Joaquin Castro, Nydia Velázquez, Ayanna Pressley, Chuy Garcia and Pramila Jayapal.

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[-] Cockmaster6000@sh.itjust.works 17 points 1 year ago

The US stands with Israel even after it attacks our own ships.

[-] takeda@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

I can't find this, care to provide source?

[-] davel@lemmy.ml 20 points 1 year ago

Wikipedia: USS Liberty incident

The USS Liberty incident was an attack on a United States Navy technical research ship (spy ship), USS Liberty, by Israeli Air Force jet fighter aircraft and Israeli Navy motor torpedo boats, on 8 June 1967, during the Six-Day War.

[-] davel@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 year ago

Does fact downvoting pay well? Because I’m looking for a new side hussle.

[-] ryathal@sh.itjust.works -4 points 1 year ago

The US attacked their own ships too so...

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