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These are the 14 lawmakers who voted against condemning Iran’s attack on Israel

Ann overwhelming majority of The House voted on Thursday to resolution to condemn Iranian recent attacks Israel.

However, 14 senators voted against the resolution, 13 of them Democrats and one Republican. The Democratic group includes splinter members Rep. Jamal Bowman of New York and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, who were the only Republicans to vote against the resolution. It was Congressman Thomas Massie (Kentucky).

Last weekend, Iran fired more than 300 missiles and drones at Israel, but Israeli and allied forces were able to shoot down most of them.

The members of the House of Representatives who voted against condemning the Iranian attack are:

Congressman Jamaal Bowman (New York)

Bowman said in a statement Thursday. “unequivocally” condemn The recent attack by Iran also denounces earlier alleged attacks by Israel, which is why he voted against the resolution.

“President Biden has made clear that he does not support escalating violence in the Middle East, and this resolution will contribute to it by supporting further military action,” Bowman continued in the statement. “We must do everything in our power to end the ongoing violence, seek a lasting ceasefire, and save civilian lives. Instead, Congress should acknowledge all the lives lost, both Palestinians and Israelis. Rather than succumb to further warmongering and violence, we must focus on those most affected. We have a moral responsibility to govern in a way that fosters humanity.”

Congressman Greg Cassar (D-Texas)

Casal said in a post on social platform X. On Thursday, he said he “voted against a bill that would ‘fully support’ the Israeli military’s response to Iran’s retaliatory and escalating attacks.”

“While we unequivocally condemn Iran’s attacks that put civilian lives at risk, we cannot support continued escalation that could draw the United States into a regional war,” he continued in the post.

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-Washington State)

in Thursday’s statementthe Washington Democratic Party said, “Iran’s attack on Israel was a dangerous escalation that could quickly escalate into a major regional war.”

“I condemned the attack by Iran and the escalating hostilities that led to it, and called for immediate de-escalation to reduce the threat of these actions escalating into a larger regional conflict,” Jayapal said. said. “I also supported President Biden’s actions with his allies to deter Iranian attacks and protect Israel from those threats.”

“I voted against this resolution because I am concerned that it will further escalate the situation at a time when exactly the opposite action should be taken,” Jayapal added. . “There is no mention of Israel’s attack on the Iranian embassy, ​​which triggered this latest attack. It “fully supports” any further offensive actions by Israel and calls for continued arms sales to Israel. ”

Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-Illinois)

Representative Cori Bush (D-Missouri)

Congressman Hank Johnson (D-Georgia)

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.)

Representative Summer Lee (Democrat of Pennsylvania)

Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky)

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (New York)

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minnesota)

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts)

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (D-Illinois)

Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.)

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