AIPAC suspends fundraising for US Democrats who backed Israel aid cut

On a Wednesday vote, 103 members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted for a Republican‑sponsored amendment that would have cut about $3.3 billion in U.S. military and humanitarian aid to Israel. The amendment, introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R‑KY), was defeated 314‑104 after overwhelming Republican opposition.

In response, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) removed online donation buttons from its political action committee portal for more than a dozen House Democrats who supported the amendment, including leaders such as Rep. Katherine Clark (MA) and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA). The group also deleted thank‑you notes for several lawmakers on its website. AIPAC’s action underscores a widening rift within the Democratic Party over U.S. support for Israel and illustrates the growing influence of donor pressure on congressional voting behavior.

The episode reflects broader public and intra‑party shifts, with polls showing a majority of Democrats now favor reducing or ending aid to Israel following the Gaza war. The punitive measure by AIPAN signals that lawmakers who break with the pro‑Israel lobby may face financial consequences in upcoming elections.